I had a rough 2010. Hip replacement surgery 3/24/2010 and knee replacement surgery 10/6/2010. Then in November I was diagnosed with Thyroid Cancer. I had my thyroid removed 12/14/2010. I have NO thyroid and have been off my medication (Synthroid) since 12/31/2010 so I have NO metabolism and no energy. Now I am preparing for two rounds of Iodine Radiation. I have been on a required low-iodine diet for 2+ weeks which is horrible! NO dairy products, bread products, eggs, seafood, spinach, broccoli, processed food, salad dressings, anything canned, etc. So I eat a very limited diet since I was warned I would gain weight during this treatment. I have been recording everything and have followed a very strict diet ranging from 1000-1200 calories a day. I guess I am lucky because I have lost 1 pound! Hopefully in another two weeks I will be done with my radiation and can go back on my Synthroid to get my body going again. I can't wait. This is just a little detour before I get back on track on my weight loss journey. Three years ago I lost 30 pounds and have kept that off. Now it's time to lose more and get healthy!