Thyroidectomy: 5 things every patient without a thyroid should know

Download my free thyroid resources here (including hypothyroid symptoms checklist, the complete list of thyroid lab tests + optimal ranges, foods you should avoid if you have thyroid disease, and more): https://www.restartmed.com/start-here/ The supplement I mentioned in this video can be found here (it helps levo/Synthroid work better): https://www.restartmed.com/product/t3... If you have had your thyroid removed with a thyroidectomy then there are 5 VERY important things that YOU should know! Once your thyroid is removed your body is changed forever and if you don't understand what that means for you then you may end up feeling poorly or symptomatic for a long time. This information ALSO applies to those people who have had their thyroid damaged from radioactive iodine ablation (by the way) and also those people who have had only HALF of their thyroid removed through something called a hemithyroidectomy. Here are 5 things to know if your thyroid has been removed: #1. You are now HYPOTHYROID. It doesn't matter WHY your thyroid was removed but once it has been removed you are now effectively and functionally HYPOTHYROID. This means that ALL of the information I talk about (directed at hypothyroidism) also applies to YOU! #2. T4 isn't enough by itself for you. Medical research has shown that T4 (such as Synthroid or levothyroxine) is not enough to NORMALIZE thyroid function in people who have had their thyroid removed. #3. You will probably gain weight and weight loss will be very difficult. On average, people who have had their thyroid removed gain 20 pounds. In addition, weight loss is more difficult afterward. #4. Thyroid supplements CAN and should be used. There is still a place for thyroid supplements (which can be helpful) whether you have a thyroid or not! #5. You will be on medication for LIFE. Once your thyroid is removed you will be on thyroid medication for the rest of your life! The only exception is if you've had half of your thyroid removed (it isn't always necessary in this case). Recommended thyroid supplements to enhance thyroid function: - For thyroid hormone production and conversion: https://www.restartmed.com/product/th... + https://www.restartmed.com/product/t3... - For hair loss: https://www.restartmed.com/product/th... - For weight management: https://www.restartmed.com/product/gu... + https://www.restartmed.com/product/fu... - For gut health: https://www.restartmed.com/product/ul... - For energy and adrenal health: https://www.restartmed.com/product/th... + https://www.restartmed.com/product/po... I'm Dr. Westin Childs and I focus on thyroid health, hormone balance, and weight loss. I write about thyroid disorders, weight loss, insulin resistance, estrogen/progesterone balance on my blog. I truly believe that hormone balance is the key to managing your weight, your mood and your quality of life which is why I'm so passionate about it. If you enjoyed this video please subscribe on youtube or leave a comment on my podcast here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/d... This video is not intended to be used as medical advice. If you have questions about your health please consult your physician or primary care provider. Dr. Westin Childs goes to great lengths to produce high-quality content but this is NOT a substitute for medical care.