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Suggest Treatment For Increased Appetite With Thyroid Removed

i am 5 foot 6 inches and 191lbs african american or colored female--i have thyroid removed this time 3 years ago--i cannot regulate my appetite for nothing i need help--i know i am too big (hips and thighs and stomach) please help me beside getting thyroid checked in September 16 i am on acv (apple cider vinegar) before breakfast-- and it does not curb appetite i am still apt ot eat all days long --help me.
posted on Thu, 4 Sep 2014
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Hello and thank you for asking!
I read carefully your concerns.
I do not think that the under active thyroid is the cause of this huge weight gain.
I suppose you are taking levothyroxine after thyroidectomy in order to substitute the thyroid function.
I would suggest to try a low calorie diet with a nutritionistnutritionist physical activity for three months and if they result ineffective than surgical intervention to reduce the gastric volume is suggested.
I would not recommend apple vinegar for the appetite because it may cause gastritis even ulcera.
Hope i was helpful.
Kind regards,
Dr.Mirjeta
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Suggest Treatment For Increased Appetite With Thyroid Removed

Hello and thank you for asking! I read carefully your concerns. I do not think that the under active thyroid is the cause of this huge weight gain. I suppose you are taking levothyroxine after thyroidectomy in order to substitute the thyroid function. I would suggest to try a low calorie diet with a nutritionistnutritionist physical activity for three months and if they result ineffective than surgical intervention to reduce the gastric volume is suggested. I would not recommend apple vinegar for the appetite because it may cause gastritis even ulcera. Hope i was helpful. Kind regards, Dr.Mirjeta