maddoggmedic 2 Posted January 22, 2015 I have been diagmosed Hashimotos since approximately 1999 and on levothyroxine. It has bee a gradual gain of weight over the last 25 years but I went from 115 pounds my senior year in high school to 266 pounds at my first appointment with my surgeon. At the beginning of last year I was diagnosed with thyroid cancer and had a total Thyroidectomy with ablation. In August I had had enough ! After begging different doctors for help and being given diet pills that made me hypertensive, I did my own research and went to see my doctor for the first time. I asked for Lap Band but after my consultation the doctor recommended gastric sleeve and told me to let him know my decision after checking out both surgeries I went for gastric sleeve. After all the steps and specialists were met it was November ! If I had the surgery by the end of the year I wouldn't have to pay anything because my out of pocket was met with the cancer surgery and treatment. December 17th I had my surgery. Due to my thyroid levels being out of wack I gained more weight but with the preoperative diet and new med doses, I lost 3 pounds and the extra at day of surgery! At 2 weeks post op I had lost 20 more pounds. 5 weeks later I went back to work as a paramedic and my uniform is baggy and large on me. I will go on the 28th for my 6 week check and weight. Eating is still a challenge, applesauce is my best friend and a morning dose of Zofran for the nausea. I'm excited about this new journey and can't wait for more time to go by to lose more ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ProjectMe 909 Posted January 22, 2015 Just want to hello from a fellow thyroid cancer survivor Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stevehud 1,790 Posted January 22, 2015 I miss my days as a paramedic. , well some of it. just not the low pay. lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maddoggmedic 2 Posted January 22, 2015 Hello :-) I'm so glad I can say I am a survivor. Nice to meet you. I missed my job while I was out but you tend to hate it after long shifts with no breaks :-) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Avhick 54 Posted January 22, 2015 Apple sauce is becoming my friend too. Hated it before surgery!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sonnie456 9 Posted April 29, 2015 I had a totally thyroidectomy due to thyroid cancer, and have Hashimoto's. I've just started searching the forums about this issue. Glad you sound well. Thank you for sharing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
