Already on levothroid, and what's vigorous?

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Hi Group,

I'm now recovering from surgery (originally scheduled

for 11/5, changed at the last possible minute -- I was

in the surgery waiting-room -- to 11/10). Thanks for

all of your prayers and good wishes!

Recovery is going well (stitches are out, no swelling

or bruising), but I have to ask two questions, as my

doctor is TOTALLY uncommunicative:

I am already taking levothroid, 112 mcg tablets. I

started the day after surgery. Is this normal? I

thought I had to go " hypo " right away? (I have my

first appointment with an endo at the end of

December).

Also, I was told not to do any " vigorous " exercise as

it would affect my scar. As the doctor " joked " , " No

bungee-jumping, no jumping out of airplanes. " But

seriously, what is vigorous? Can I go running? Lift

light weights? Brisk walking? I was told no

" vigorous " exercise for 6 weeks, but if I just sit

around for that long I'll go crazy!!

If anyone can enlighten me, I'd be very grateful!

Sorry I'm not in a position to give any good advice

(yet), but Nanette, I sure hope you feel better soon!

Thanks, everyone,

Malclif

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