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Some years ago I was told I had some tiny gallstones but nothing terrible. That was before I was sleeved. Can you describe what the pain is like from gallstones? I have started to wonder recently if I am having gallstone attacks.

Thank you all for the responses! I have been out of commission for the last few weeks because I had to have surgery for female issues. Now I am on hormones and Syntrhoid. Fabulous! :/ I will say that I am feeling better. The thyroid medication has finally started to kick in and I am feeling more like myself. The plus, I did lose the 10lbs I gained before being diagnosed and I stopped losing my hair. I am starting to research the gluten connection. That's a great tip! I really do believe there is truth with regards to the inflammation it can cause. My biggest problem is I am going to have to reevaluate all of my food choices and implement something that works for me. I just don't know which direction to go. I finally had a routine that worked for me, now I have to start all over again! I am with you Bubles089 some doctors treated me like I was crazy too. I wonder how long I have had this and wasn't diagnosed properly. It's almost as if after I lost weight the doctors started listening to me more if that makes sense. When you are overweight all they see is someone who is out of control and therefore not worthy of being listened too. Little do they know the amount of will power and strength it takes to be heavy. You keep trying to find an answer on how to get healthy and get your life back. For me the final tool was the sleeve. Luckily I had found a doctor who supported me and helped me through the approval process. I would do it again in a heartbeat. It has changed my life is so many positive ways.

I am 2.5 years out and I am still taking an acid pill every day. Anybody else still having an issue with acid?

TPO is the Thyroid peroxidase enzyme that assists the chemical reaction that adds iodine to a protein called thyroglobulin, a critical step in generating thyroid hormones. It is the lab test that's determines Hashimotos. My TSH was 1.8 which is normal but my TPO was 97 and the range is 0-34. So now I'm on Synthroid.

I take Biotin religiously and was attributing my hair loss to the weight loss. I just found out I have Hashimotos (hypothyroid). Get your levels checked asap if you think this might apply to you. Even if your TSH is normal your TPO may not be. This might be an underlying cause. It took me three years to get an answer. All of my vitamin levels and labs were normal except for my TPO. I also started using Keranique and Rogaine for women. Good luck!

I understand exactly where you are coming from. Get your hormones balanced and checked asap. It takes some time to get them in your system but it makes a huge difference. I take Black Cohosh 3 times a day. It really helps with the hot flashes. I also use Kokoro Progesterone cream. Not all creams are the same. This one is a bioidentical cream that will not contribute to estrogen dominance. I had to learn early the right combo for me. I had a partial hysterectomy and they wanted to put me on the birth control pill after. I opted for the natural route. As for the insomnia a little melatonin before bed helps too. Get your thyroid checked. I was just diagnosed this week with Hashimotos (hypothyroidism). Even though my TSH levels were normal my TPO was way off! I have been on meds for a week and am slowly coming out of the brain fog. Just know that all of these changes are not in your head and you can correct them. Hang in there and get back to the basics. Eating right, lots of Water and exercising to alleviate stress. Plus it helps you sleep better! Good luck!

Here's to recommitting! I am with you! I am 2 1/2 years post op and I gained back 10lbs. I never reached my goal of 140 but I was happy and comforable at about 150-153. About a month ago I went back to MFP and that's helping me keep things in check. I was definitely eating way more than I needed to be. I was just diagnosed with hypothyroidism this week. So I am sure the combo of eating carbs, drinking alcohol and the thyroid issue did not help much. I have also been under a lot of stress. I am hoping that by trying to get back on the plan I can finally get to my goal weight. These extra 10lbs feels like I am carrying a brick around my neck. It is strange how much more you feel your body weight once you have lost so much. I know we can do this! We have to remember what we felt like before we started this journey and that should help give us a kick in the rear I don't ever want to be heavy again and catching old habits early is a good start.

A year ago my surgeon found a lump on my thyroid, it was benign. Six months later it grew and others surfaced as well. Again, benign. About 3 months ago I gradually started to gain weight, my hair kept falling out, I was EXHAUSTED all the time despite working out and eating right and my skin was very dry. I was walking around in a fog. I finally took my booty to the endocrinologist like my surgeon recommended. The surgeon told me I probably had Hashis and that I would be put on meds and would start to lose again. Now there is also a chance I have PCOS (ovarian cysts) or endometriosis (which I do have a history of). I have been in excruciating pain. I feel like a lab rat! I am trying to control all of these things at once. It's frustrating. I had finally got my life and health back and WHAM!!! I am now taking Synthroid and I am absolutely ravenous despite my sleeve. I am terrifed that I am going to gain even more weight. As it is, I have 10 pounds to lose to get back to my fighting weight. However, this weight feels different. It's almost like an unnatural swelling if that makes any sense. Does anyone else out there suffer from this? If so any advice would be much appreciated! Thanks!

I think the main reason for being told not to drink are the empty calories. However, there are other reasons. It can affect the delicate lining of your new stomach, you will feel the affects a lot faster and drinking can make you a snacker. God forbid you get a hangover and damage yor new tummy. :/ I personally drink on occasion. I stick to vodka and I use it with Cyrstal Light. I personally like the Cherry Limeaid flavor. On occasion I will have wine and I absolutely stay away from beer.

I am over two years post op and lately, I have been experiencing a lot of gas and constipation. My diet has not changed. I have a history of endometriosis and recently found out that I may have hypothyroidism as well. All of the symptoms could be attributed to any one of these problems. But sometimes I wonder if I have a bowel obstruction? Is anyone else having issues with constipation and excessive gas?

I am feeling you CGJ. I haven't been on this site in forever. I have gained 10lbs since the holidays which I attribute to stress and even more stress. I also had plastics in July. By far, the hardest thing I have had to recover from. After plastics I got down to 148 and right now I am at about 160. I felt so good and invincible before I had the plastics done. I have not been able to get my groove back. I had a thighplasty and a breast lift. The thighplasty was by far the worst surgery I have ever had. I feel like a Raggedy Ann doll with scars everywhere. My dreams of a bikini will never be a reality. A trade off for the scars. I am six months post op and I still have stitches coming to the surface. Mentally I am taking a huge beating. I really thought I had this all under control. I stopped exercising as much after the surgery because my legs hurt and I would swell a lot. I was only able to get up to about two days a week running. I used to be active 5 days a week prior to the surgery. After this last weekend when my work out clothes started to get tight, I started up myfitnesspal account again. I was shocked to see I hadn't been on there in two years!!! Where did the time go?! Somewhere in the past six months I lost that eye of the tiger and I am trying to get it back. The majority of my family and friends still do not know I had this surgery and it's been a couple of years. So only the people here can understand me. Thanks for letting me vent. Your stories are helping me up my game again. <3

Glad to know it's not just me! I burp ALL the time! I feel like I have air trapped in my belly and it's uncomfortable. I have tried everything. I even take a GasX everyday. I'm glad I have been married forever, I could not imagine what kind of date I would be belching everywhere everytime I eat!

I have an appointment to see my surgeon tomorrow for my one year follow up. At this appt I will be given a referral for plastics. I need a thigh, butt, arm and boob lift. I am wondering if anyone has had these things done and if your insurance covered any of it. I live in CA and they do have different rules about plastics here after massive weight loss it can be considered reconstructive surgery instead of plastic surgery. I was just curious if anybody might have some insight. I am a little scared of the scaring from the thigh and arm lift. Does anybody regret it?