Weightloss Again! New Med

[tntransplant06 20]

I was sleeved in Jan 11. I lost a good amount of weight the first 3 mos. Then slow, slow, slow. In fact, only 3 lbs from August 26-to Nov 4. I have horrible metabolism and am hypothyroid. My old dose of synthroid was 300mcg! I am eating 1500 calories on average. I knew my thyroid was inhibiting my loss as it always has. I was begging my MD to do something about it and she just kept saying, everything is fine, your labs are normal, it's just the way your body works. I finally had enough and went to an endocrinologist last week. OMG. He is my hero!!

He read my labs and asked my history. He asked how much weight I'd lost and I told him almost 80 lbs since January. He then said, "And you're not happy? WOW...that's a lot of weight in 11 mos" I told him "yes, it is a lot of weight, BUT, I lost 50 of that in 4 mos and I haven't lost but 3 lbs in the last 3 mos". He looked at my labs again and then said, "What has taken you so long to come see me?" I told him "My doc kept saying nothing was wrong" He then asked about my Vitamin D deficiency (which I've known has been there since before surgery). I said, "yes, I know it's nil, but again, my doc has done nothing about it". He said, "well we're going to make some changes!"

This is what the changes are: First, Vitamin D 5000iu everyday. He said to protect my bones and there is thought that it also prevents cancer. It's the "it vitamin" right now. Second, (and this is the most important/astounding) he took me off of my high dose Synthroid and started me on Armour. Synthroid is synthetic, Armour is natural (from pigs). He said he was certain I'd lose weight and feel better. I was up for anything. He said it'll take a week to feel better, but I think you'll be very pleased.

I began the Armour and the Vitamin D last Thursday. I began weighing myself every morning. Friday -.2lbs, Sat -.5lbs, Sun -1.5 lbs, Mon -1.6lbs, today, -.5lbs. I have lost 4.6 lbs since last Thursday. Still eating 1500 calories and changing nothing about my diet or exercise routine. Happy? NO---ECSTATIC!

He explained to me last week that Armour used to be the only choice until the synthetics came along. Now, drug companies push them, bc they created them. He also explained to me how the Armour works and how he can "tweak" it if things slow down. Many insurance companies won't cover it (mine didn't) bc it's not the "norm" to prescribe any longer. I had to pay $26 for one month supply, but you know what? My co-pay for brand drugs is $50, so I'm ok with that. I'm very pleased with this new doc. He's my hero.

The point of my message is, if you think something is wrong, and you keep being told it isn't, get another opinion. I actually was supposed to meet with this new doc back in September, but cancelled thinking I was wasting his time. I wasted mine.

PS...the new med has also helped with my sadness and lethargy. It's not completely gone, but I don't feel so helpless any longer.

[bikerchick519 202]

Wow, what a great story. Glad you got that all worked out.

[FishingNurse 1,210]

^{Wow, good for you!!!!}