Thyroid cancer

[shokoh 28]

I am just too sad. I had my sleeve on sep 14 2015. I lost 45 lb. until I found out I have thyroid cancer. I just eat. Do not care about what I eat. Make me more angry when I can not stop eating. Cancer surgery is on April 13. Hate you cancer you got my father my mom my sister now it is my turn. I need your guys support

[FrankyG 1,450]

I am so sorry about the cancer. BIG hugs.

I get the being so depressed you're just eating whatever. This type of thing will test you and all of those new habits that are still being put into place, and it is so easy to fall back to using food as a comfort.

But please please don't give up on yourself and your health. You'll need to be eating healthy and keep your strength up to deal with the cancer.

Be kind to yourself but don't give up - keep fighting!

[songsmith 334]

I am a thyroid cancer survivor. Have you read about that particular type? If you're going to get cancer, then get thyroid cancer. 99% of the time it does not spread.

They removed my thyroid (my little "butterfly" had grown to a 9-inch "Mothra"). I've been fine ever since. They didn't even have me undergo treatment. The endocrinologist keeps my synthroid high to discourage any attempt of leftover cells to grow back. It's been about a year and a half now, and she's going to lower the dosage. I feel so much better now that it's gone. I had all the classic symptoms of thyroid problems, but it took a determined primary to push the ENTs to listen to me. All they saw was a fat woman wondering why she couldn't lose weight (i.e., an excuse).

Try not to worry (silly to tell you that, I know).

[WantToBe 77]

I'm so sorry for the diagnosis. I was diagnosed with thyroid cancer in 1997 and had my thyroid removed. I also did not need to have any further treatments except Synthroid.

You have done very well with your WL so far. This may be a bump in the road. I hope you have a good support network or use this place as a support.

Please keep us updated.

[silverthreads 183]

So sorry to hear about your diagnosis but never give up hope!

My best friend had thyroid cancer and had it removed. That was about 10 years ago and she's doing just great. Didn't need any chemo or radiation. She said she had a little bit of discomfort (felt cold) while they were getting the hormones dialed in correctly but after that she's just been completely unaffected. In fact she started teaching yoga, kept up her running, etc. -- and she just turned 65 so she's not a kid!

You can get past this! My thoughts and prayers will be with you -- but you don't need 'em. Keep your spirits up and you're going to be just fine...

[midorigal 16]

@@songsmith and others who've had thyroid cancer, how are the pills you have to take after thyroid removal surgery? Can it be crushed or taken in powder form?

I just got diagnosed too and am still quite stunned. I am worried about the after-care as it relates to the sleeve.

[WantToBe 77]

Synthoid pill is very small and round pill. No problems taking them with the band. I do not have sleeve yet.

[Daisee68 2,493]

@ midorigal- I've been taking my Synthroid whole since the day after surgery. It is very small. You can cut it if you need to but highly unlikely you will need to do that.

@@shokoh - So sorry for your diagnosis but as others have said, if you have to get cancer, this is the kind to get. I promise once you get it out and get your Synthesis regulated, you will feel a million times better. You MUST be consistent with taking your med. Every morning with Water only and wait an hour to eat. It is very important to be consistent with this new especially in the beginning when they are trying to get you to the right dose. As for the other stuff, please don't let this derail you. You have done well. Are you seeing a therapist? If not, I would strongly suggest doing that during this difficult time to help you sort thru the feelings and to get back on track with your eating. You got this!!

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[midorigal 16]

@@WantToBe and @@Daisee68 thanks so much for the reassurance re: pills. Also grateful to hear about your experience of being consistent with medication.

[VSGAnn2014 12,992]

Wishing you both have a great recovery from thyroid cancer. So good to hear from others who've been there that the recovery great is high and (compared to other cancers) relatively easy.

[cbuck121269 0]

I am just too sad. I had my sleeve on sep 14 2015. I lost 45 lb. until I found out I have thyroid cancer. I just eat. Do not care about what I eat. Make me more angry when I can not stop eating. Cancer surgery is on April 13. Hate you cancer you got my father my mom my sister now it is my turn. I need your guys support

I am so sorry about your diagnosis but now is the time to turn your anger against the cancer. Write, curse,scream,throw things. I understand the eating because of feeling so angry and discouraged but turn it against the cancer not yourself.

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