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KatieT
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9 years ago

Chemotherapy and Hashimoto's Disease - Autoimmune Thyroiditis

When I started chemo my weight was stable and I felt good.  Three months in my weight was still stable,  then on the fifth round of chemo my weight started rising by a kg a month and never stopped.  I...
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primek
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9 years ago
You might find optifast a much better option @KatieT as it has essential nutrients and you stop feeling hungry. I have been able to lose weight on it. I gained 19kg through my surgery and kg. I was so stressed we agreed they woukd not tell me my weight when I weighed in. It also heloed my nental alertness. I have no idea why but it did...after you got through tbe 1st 4 days. You Dr can monitor your liver functions  as they go up when you start to dramatically lose weight.