Alarming weight gain after miscarriage

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I found out at 11 weeks that my baby had stopped growing at 7.5 weeks. I chose to miscarry the natural way because my doctor said that it would be easier on my body (to recover from.) The miscarriage itself happened at 12 weeks and was extremely painful and felt more like actual labor (as opposed to a "really heavy, extra painful period", as some people describe it.) Anyways, I was pretty upset and sad about the loss itself for several weeks. I still am, but not to the point where I cry everyday. I do however, have lingering depression. I didn't have much of an appetite, but I've managed to put on around 30 pounds in a little over three months. I have never weighed so much without having an actual baby inside of me, and I'm freaking out. The weight gain happened so fast! Plus, every time that I get on a scale, the number is higher. The last few weigh -ins have shown me putting on around 5 lbs a week! I had Graves Disease ( a type of hyperthyroidism) 5 years ago, but it made me super skinny, NOT vice versa. I'm waiting to see my endocrinologist now, but in the meantime, my lab work came back showing "abnormal thyroid". Has anyone else experienced dramatic weight gain after miscarriage, with or without thyroid problems? BTW, I exercise regularly and eat very healthy (virtually no processed foods.) Wine is my one true caloric vice. :)