6GP2008

Has anyone found that lifting weights has reduced the effects of loose skin?

Had a thyroidectomy in 2010...gained 110lbs as a result of it which led to me RNY surgery in April of 2013. In a year's time, I have lost 120 lbs and I am feeling great. I have not been exercising like I should lately but I am getting back on the horse tomorrow morning and getting on that treadmill at the gym (gained 5lbs in a few days).

Yep...plenty of gas.

So I'm one week post op and I really haven't had a bowel movement. I sat on the toilet on Monday but nothing really (sorry for the TMI). So my question is has anyone else had this issue. I figured that I didn't really have to go because I've been only drinking liquids....

I guess I will need to temper my justice with mercy. I will leave my abrasive comments for the man section of this forum . At any rate, good luck on your journey ladies.

Wait a minute...I haven't name called or insulted anyone on this board and as I explained before I wasn't trying to "judge" or berate anyone. Even though a few didn't like how my comment came across, I made it a point to apologize and clarify my statement and yet you want to tell me about be more classy? And according to MissMegan, I lack communication skills...really? So now I turn my question to you, what did I say to come across as "rude"...I'm confused. I can accept someone not agreeing with me and even criticizing, but the name calling and indirect insults are a bit childish. We are all adults here and I think folks should definitely take a moment to think before they speak.

Please elaborate on how my comments were either non supportive or how I lack communicative skills? You seem to be the ONLY one offended by my comments. Is it because I asked discouraged individuals what they were doing as far as exercise? Or was it because I advised them to stay off the scale? Or was it my "hard work pays off" comment? I'm confused? Instead of making reference to my communication skills, take a moment and think about your response....

My intentions are not to judge or berate anyone. I was simply asking for more information and offering a advice based on my opinion. I apologize if it doesn't come off as "supportive" but that's your opinion. I understand that people have their frustrations and want to vent but I really don't see any issue with how I responded. If someone steps on the scale daily, for example, they may drive themselves crazy.

For the folks that are discouraged about not losing weight, let me ask you guys this? What kind of exercise/activity are you guys doing? This is merely a TOOL for your weight loss...you will still need to be more active. Even though I just had my surgery on the 11th, I don't make it a priority to step on the scale. In my opinion, you guys should stay off the scale and start working out...hard work pays off!

Just had surgery on the 11th...I am on 2 week clear liquids diet...to avoid dehydration, what are some typical daily meal plans. Because I'm not hungry, I'm not sure if I'm eating enough.

Just got home yesterday...I don't know when I'm full so Im not sure how much to eat. Has anyone developed a routine for taking vitamins?

Just had my surgery yesterday...feeling good...I'm supposed to be doing my leak test later this morning them on to the liquid diet. Should be going home later today.

Has anyone had weight loss surgery after having a complete thyroidectomy? If so, did they have any issues with weight loss?

So what's your weight like now?

I am a 40 year old former college athlete. Prior to 2010, I was 6ft 3 1/2 inches weighing approximately 315...which was 85lbs heavier than my college playing weigh 20 years ago. Nonetheless I was pretty active and never really had any issues maintaining or losing weight whenever necessary. In 2009, I was starting to experience problems sleeping (night sweats, light sleeping), fatigue, and weight loss. After seeing my primary care doctor, I was diagnosed with Grave's Disease which is basically an overactive thyroid. I was taking medicine for this until July of 2010 when my life would change forever. In July 2010, I had an episode called a "thyroid storm" where my thyroid went all out wack causing me to be hospitalized in the ICU for 2 weeks. This was actually a life threating dilemma as my blood pressure and heart rate shot through the roof and I was dealing with severe dehydration, diarrhea, and a few other things. Needless to say, I made it out of the woods and recovered but in October of 2010, I had a total thyroidectomy (removed my thyroid). One of the main things that your thyroid controls is your metabolism and prior to having it removed the endocrinologist told me that some patients experience weight gain but as long they get the correct dosage of thyroid replacement meds and as long as I workout regularly, I should be fine. Being that I was a former college athlete and I was still semi active, working out was not an issue for me. Little did I know what was in store for me... Shortly after recovering from my thyroidectomy, I was down to 302lbs and remembering what the doctors had told me, I began working out 4 times a week for a least an hour each time (cardio). I was also advised by my endocrinologist that I should maintain a 2500 calorie a day diet that I was pretty strict about rarely going over 2500 calories...maybe 3000 calories on a few ocassions. Despite my efforts I was noticing that I was beginning to gain weight...slowly. I would do quarterly visits with my endocrinologist and they would up my doses of levothyroxine (thyroid replacement) and she would tell me to "push away from the table more". I told her that I was following her advise to no avail. After a few more visits (6 month's time). I was still gaining weight at an alarming rate. I was starting to experience fatigue and several other issues associate with weight gain. Finally the endocrinologist upped my dosage to 200 mcg (from 100 mcg). At this point I was extremely frustrated with this endo and decided to get another doctor. The second doctor that I started seeing was no better than the first, she offered no solution to sudden weight gain despite working out and despite monitoring my diet. When I explained to her that I was considering weight loss surgery as a last resort she said well maybe you should...that was the last time that I saw her. In January of 2012, I made the decision to have weight loss surgery. At this point, I've gained 100 + pounds and it wasn't until recently that the weight gain had really stopped. I am now 425lbs...the heaviest I've ever been. I now have issues getting around without being tired or my back hurting, my desire to workout is pretty non existant, sex life is bad, sleeping is an issue, and the list goes on. I went through Dr. Fullom's 6 month program and was approved for surgery. My first surgery was scheduled for October of 2012 but was cancelled due to some blood work that came back. Since then my surgery has been cancelled 3 times for the same reason...they thought that my blood was too thin. Since then I've seen the hemotologist and I now have my clearance letter from him and I'm scheduled to have my surgery on April 11, 2013. I am extremely excited about this new chapter in my life and I'm ready to go "All In". I am somewhat nervous because of the whole thyroidectomy/slow metabolism issue.