Comments on: Hypothyroidism Diet Tips – Battle of the Bloat

By: Cindy

Cindy — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 12:34:32 +0000

Tiffany,

Thanks for the info. I do have an awesome endocrinologist who is a little closer to home! LOL One of the next things that we are considering for this site is a list of really good, recommended endocrinologists by state. I’m a strong proponent of patients taking their hypothyroidism treatment to an endocrinologist. It’s where you do get the most out of your visits.

By: Tiffany Smith

Tiffany Smith — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 18:32:01 +0000

Carol,

I’ve seen Dr. Robert Constant in Orlando, FL and he so far has been great. I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism and I call all the time with questions and they usually get back with me within a day or two. He also spent an hour explaining things to me, where most doctors would of spent 10 minutes. Hope you have already found someone, but if not, check him out!

By: Cindy

Cindy — Sat, 03 Sep 2011 15:14:54 +0000

Good question Brooke, unfortunately I’ve never had Gastric Bypass and I don’t know anybody who has so I personally don’t know.
I posted your comment out here in hope that someone out there may be in the same situation as you and can give you some answers and tips.
Absolutely feel free to comment more on your situation as things progress. The more knowledge we can provide on any issues surrounding Hypothyroidism the better we can all eventually be.

Thank you.

By: Brooke

Brooke — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 21:09:00 +0000

I had bariatric surgery 11 years ago with major complications , now may 2011 I was diagnosed with Graves diease hyperthyroidism , I took the RAI treatment , mow I have hypothyroidism , and I will be starting synthyoid . Has anyone with gastric bypass surgery have my same story and what about weight gain?

By: Cindy

Cindy — Wed, 13 Oct 2010 13:40:25 +0000

Sylvia,

I love your success story. Thank you for sharing your experience with us.

By: Sylvia

Sylvia — Tue, 12 Oct 2010 17:09:16 +0000

Hi, The article, but most of all everyones comments have been very helpful. I’ve been struggling with my hypothryiod for two years. I had all the symptoms. One downfall was the constipation, which resulted into hermmoid and then an anal fissure. After having surgery in June, I was doing well. Then I returned to work which brought up my stress level and now the constipation is back. However, there was one thing that I noticed differently in my diet…coffee. Once I returned to work I started drinking double expressos in the morning and sode in the afternoon and evening. It wasn’t until a coworker gave me a photo of myself at an event that I noticed how bloated I looked. As of last week, stopped drinking all caffeinated drinks. I’ve already noticed the change in my appearance. The next step is more fiber and excercise. Onward and upward.

By: Cindy

Cindy — Sat, 25 Sep 2010 12:48:00 +0000

Felicia,

It sounds like your medication and thyroid levels could be off. I was in school during the first year after being diagnosed with Hypothyroidism and at times it was very difficult to stay focused and concentrate on the things that I was learning. I struggled through some classes because one minute I had all of the info. from the class in my head and then a couple of hours later and even worse during exams I just couldn’t remember things that should have been quite clear to me. This cleared up as my thyroid hormone levels and medication were properly adjusted.

By: felicia

felicia — Wed, 22 Sep 2010 02:46:47 +0000

I first had hyper then I gained 20 pounds and found out I had hypo then. I haven’t been able to lose any of the weight and I excercise everyday!! I am very depressed and I feel like this is ruining my life especially now that I’m in school!! I just need some good advice on what to eat, how to excericise so I can see some results and feel better about myself! Thank you

By: Billie

Billie — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 18:35:49 +0000

Carol
I would recommend The Endocrine Center in Sarasota FL. I’ve been there twice since Feb 2010 and really like the Dr I’m seeing. Previous Dr wouldn’t consider adding Cytomel to my Synthroid. First ultrasound and bloodwork in Sarasota revealed Hashimoto’s as cause of hypothyroid. No other Dr had ever even mentioned this.

By: Cindy

Cindy — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 14:10:11 +0000

Carol,

I’m going to post this comment out here in hopes that someone will see it and recommend a good doctor for you. 5 doctors later and they still don’t have your situation under control isn’t good.