I went for my 2nd medically supervised diet appointment yesterday….and it was very educating. I was up a pound…which was probably due to the whole stopped smoking thing. I am pretty satisfied…I mean it could have been worse. I also found out that I am vitamin D deficient. I was told they have really only been doing research on this for the past few yrs but it looks like vitamin D deficiency is apparently an epidemic. I was also told that I have underactive thyroid. I don’t know a whole lot about this subject just yet…..but I plan on doing some major research. When I was handed an actual prescription for medication to treat this thyroid thing….I was really concerned. Not sure how everything is going to work out…..but I do know….IT WILL WORK OUT. I have an appointment to go to my bariatric office tomorrow for more of my pre-op stuff….chest x-rays and upper GI scan. I am feeling a little anxious but I am still positive that all things happen for a reason. Sooooo without sounding to cliché…my journey continues…one step at a time.

Keep your chin up, girl! You have the right mindset. Just keep at it! :thumbup:

Hi Shellie,

We are all there with you girlfriend! If you feel down, post us and we'll talk you through it! The thyroid thing isn't a big deal. The medication can easily address the problem. It may take a few months to get the right dosage but I started taking it fairly recently and haven't noticed anything. Keep us posted! Without a doubt each visit uncovers something new! When you share we can all learn! Good luck!