Weight Gain After Thyroid Surgery | UCLA Endocrine Center

Are you worried about gaining weight after thyroid surgery? In this video, Dr. Angela Leung, from the UCLA Health Endocrine Center, provides her insights.

Understanding the thyroid's role in metabolism is key. The butterfly-shaped gland creates thyroid hormones and uses them to regulate your metabolism.

Surgery might mean you need thyroid hormone replacement, depending on the extent. But even with partial removal, the remaining thyroid might be able to produce enough hormones — every person is different.

Weight gain is possible post-surgery if thyroid medication dosage is insufficient. Low thyroid hormone levels can slow your metabolism, affecting energy and weight.

Regular thyroid blood tests help monitor hormone levels. Remember, factors like appetite shifts and activity changes can also contribute to weight. Talk to your care team for more personalized guidance in this area.

[vivianelima]

Not true. I have normal T4 and T3 levels according to exams and gained 10 kg after thyroidectomy. Also, i feel tingling fingers... Check dr Westin childs, about weight gain after total thyroidectomy, he explains exactly what happened to me. I had normal weight before removing my thyroid. I gained 10 kg in 3 months after having my thyroid removed. I regret undergoing this surgery everyday

[ireneriggs]

I would never had this done if I knew I would never be able to eat again. I am disgusted at 6 lb weight gain in 3 weeks. I will starve myself if I have to. I will not be fat. What happened to informed consent.

[jaciej]

Synthetic thyroid hormones do not work! My labs are normal and I have been overweight since I had it removed. My metabolism sucks They took ALL of my thyroid and one parathyroid. Im looking for DO or homeopathic doctor to help me. Someone who will really listen.

[FrancesPinay]

5 years since thyroidectomy, 4 cysts in total. I've gained 20kilos. It's hard to lose weight.. I tried with no rice, keto diet and low carb still same. I can't do exercise because I get tired easily and I almost faint and couldn't breathe. I was a cheerleader for 4 years and doing exercises everyday for hours is cool now I couldn't even make it after 30mins. I'm always getting dizzy and sleepy even after having 10 hours of sleep

[ankaimen]

Completely agree with comments. Endocrinologists are a bunch of quacks

[MuthuKumar-zvcp]

Now i am 51.i am done total thyroidoctomy 8 years ago. Now i am frequently weight loss and my tsh level is 0.01. Anyone guide to me for weight gain, increasing of tsh level, weught gain.
Please save my life.

[munkami]

I had half my thyroid removed and then a few months later had a severe B12 deficiency. My metabolism was shot.

The Doctors ignored me and told me 'my bloods were normal'.

The hospital that did the procedure said 'if you have any symptoms contact your Doctor'.

The medical system is appalling when it comes to endocrine problems