Hypothyroidism to hyperthyroidism from weightloss

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I am almost 2 years post-op. Have lost 120 pounds (still 40 pounds from goal) I have had hypothyroidism for the past 12 years and now suddenly its turned to hyperthyroidism. I'm getting really frustrated because I haven't changed a thing I am doing and can't seem to get the remaining weight off. I have continued to exercise everyday to keep up my momentum but the scale hasn't moved in several months.

People told me that once you get closer to goal that getting weight off was harder......they weren't kidding! Anyone else experience changes in thyroid since weightloss? Oh yeah, I am no longer having to take blood pressure meds. Yay!

[Jodi_620 37]

Just curious, did your doctor watch your TSH levels and did you have any adjustments in your medication while losing? When I first got the LB, I told my endo about the surgery and he told me that he wanted to track my TSH because it was very likely that my Synthroid dosage would need to be lowered as I lost weight and he was right, I had to be adjusted down two times during my weightloss period.

[FailureIsntAnOption 0]

Just curious, did your doctor watch your TSH levels and did you have any adjustments in your medication while losing? When I first got the LB, I told my endo about the surgery and he told me that he wanted to track my TSH because it was very likely that my Synthroid dosage would need to be lowered as I lost weight and he was right, I had to be adjusted down two times during my weightloss period.

Yes Jodi my doctor did monitor my thyroid and it began to change when I hit the 100 pound lost mark but it wasn't necessary to change my meds because I was still within normal range. Then suddenly I began having dizzy spells and figured out that my BP was too low. Doctor took me off BP meds then decided he better check my thyroid again and found I was hyper with my meds. was surprised because I did not realize that the disease would improve with weight loss. Needless to say, I'm thrilled! I am being re-tested soon and hoping to go off meds altogether. Also hoping once my thyroid is in normal range again that I will begin to lose more weight.

[LapBandBobbi 8]

I am also on medication for thyroid, but so far I haven't had any changes. I do worry about it and will need to be rechecked in about 3 months. I thought as I lost weight, my medication would go down. Guess I'll just have to wait. But, I don't feel any different.

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I am also on medication for thyroid, but so far I haven't had any changes. I do worry about it and will need to be rechecked in about 3 months. I thought as I lost weight, my medication would go down. Guess I'll just have to wait. But, I don't feel any different.

Hi Bobbi,

I didn't have any significant change until around 114 pounds. Just be sure your doc keeps checking your levels.

[Paulax 8]

I am glad to see this post.

I lost my weight and was just yesterday diagnosed with hyperthyroidism.

Picking up my meds today.

Any advice you can offer me would be great.

I am within 10 pounds of goal and trying to take the last 10 off. Hyper doesn't seem to be helping me any.

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Angel Eyes,

I'm sorry I have no advice to give since I am in the same position. Being hyper hasn't helped me any either. I just keep plugging away and exercising every day and hopefully the weight will come off! Best of luck to you!

I am glad to see this post.

I lost my weight and was just yesterday diagnosed with hyperthyroidism.

Picking up my meds today.

Any advice you can offer me would be great.

I am within 10 pounds of goal and trying to take the last 10 off. Hyper doesn't seem to be helping me any.