Can anyone steer me in the right direction

[maillotpois]

Auto-immune thyroid disorders (i.e. hashimoto's) will sometimes occur after you've gone through childbirth. If your doctor has not already done a metabolic panel on you it is worth asking.

[DDH]

Well, I had Graves disease and one of the symptoms is suppose to be weightless and I still didn't lose weight. In the last year, I have had my thyroid and gallbladder removed. I take 137 mcgs of levothyroxide daily to replace the thyroid hormones.
Could I possibly have that too?
I don't think I have ever had a metabolic test done. Is that exactly what I ask for?
I don't want to seem ignorant, but I guess I kind of am when it comes to testing and doctors. I try to put my foot down and it seems like I still get looked at like I'm crazy. My endocrinologist is the first one that has paid attention to the weight gain without looking at me like, I'm just eating to much.

[redrhodie]

Trust yourself. If you feel there's something medically wrong, there probably is. Be firm with the doctor. Explain you are not overeating, you are exercising, and you are gaining weight. Keep a food diary so you can prove your case to them. Don't let your doc blow you off, and if he does, find another. It may take a few tries to find someone capable and willing to help you.

[Eden]

Seems like if you have had your thyroid removed and are on replacement hormones you absolutely should have had a metabolic panel done to be sure your doses are correct.... and if I'm not crazy it should be repeated periodically to be sure they remain correct?

Low thyroid can cause weight gain - among other problems.

[maillotpois]

Seems like if you have had your thyroid removed and are on replacement hormones you absolutely should have had a metabolic panel done to be sure your doses are correct.... and if I'm not crazy it should be repeated periodically to be sure they remain correct?

Low thyroid can cause weight gain - among other problems.

Correct on all counts.

[DDH]

As far as I have ever been told when they check my thyroid, they only do a TSH check. I have asked and asked whether they should be checking t3 and t4, but because I am not savy about all the testing and have no research or knowledge to back it up, I tend to go with what they say.

I feel better than I did before they took out my thyroid. I'm still a bit hot, and my heart rate is still higher than I think it should be, but that could also be from the extra weight.
Sometimes I feel like I am going nuts and just not taking responsibility for my weight, but then I look at what I'm eating and don't feel like I should weigh this much or be gaining weight in rapid amounts like I am.
If it keeps going like it is I will be 300 lbs before the summer is over for gosh sakes.

[maillotpois]

Keep a food diary. Log every bite that goes into your mouth. Sometimes I find I am eating more than I think I am. Do this for a week, then take it to your doctor and ask for his/her input.