Hypothyroidism: Is It Still Close To Impossible To Lose Weight W/vsg?

[frumpynomore 204]

I have Hypothyroidism that is caused by Hoshimoto's Autoimmune disease. Since diagnosed about a year ago I found that I couldn't lose weight no matter what I did! I am 3 weeks post-op and have lost 25lbs but am wondering if I'm going to be able to lose much more weight due to the Hypothyroidism. Any body else have experience with this or know information that can give me hope?

[MegInNOLA 531]

You'll lose it. I have. I was severely hypothyroid prior to surgery--my doc adjusted my meds, and I still take Synthroid daily, but yeah, I've lost 100+ pounds. :-) Yay Sleevie!

[Diane 24]

YEP!! You will lose!! I have Hypothroidism and I have lost 150+ LBS. I take levothyroxine (sp?) for that and I had no problem losing the weight.

[frumpynomore 204]

OMG! Thank you so much for responding! I'm so happy to hear that you both still lost weight and a lot at that!!! I don't know why I didn't think of asking PRIOR to surgery. Thanks again for responding and making my day (life)!

[happy1957 138]

Wow, so happy you asked this question, I was sleeved 7 days ago, have always been a slow loser and knew the thyroid condition may hinder some weight loss, but you guys have done amazing!!! Congrats.. I can't wait to be on your side.

[Riss1908 23]

Thanks for the post. I take synthoid (112mg) and I was really worried about not losing as well!

[EJStorm 13]

I'm severly hypothyrid and optimized on meds. I've lost 131 pounds so far.