Thyroid Help

[Debrry 32]

I am not sure regret is the word I would use to describe my journey... I was sleeved 1/21. SO excited about my journey, did everything by the book!! Felt little restriction and questioned that but I had to deal with what I was dealt. Began walking, then was in a stall so I started running/walking, still stalled so I began running which I built up and was averaging 10-15 miles a week. I became obsessed with my weight. Journaling, weighing several times a day, graphing caloric intake verses calories burned. After 10 weeks of people telling me be patient you will lose, you have a low BMI, you are in a stall, gave my Nutritionist MFP username and she replied I was doing a great job and to keep up the great work! I had my follow up appointment with my doctor and the office nurse. The doctor came in and was floored that I had only lost 4 pounds in 10 weeks, yes 4 pounds! I felt like he insinuated I was sitting home eating Bon-bons this whole time. I explained my food journal, exercise routine, and FRUSTRATION!! He wanted me to have tests done to see if I stretched my stomach! Then I met with the nurse. She reviewed my bloodwork with me and I was very deficient in Vitamin D and she wanted me to see an endocrinologist. I saw my endocrinologist last Friday and found out my thyroid STOPPED! Just stopped! I am now on thyroid meds. Hoping this helps because I just can't fathom that I have worked so hard and that this surgery isn't working! Is my body really that screwed up?? Has anyone else here had their thyroid stop after surgery? So right now, yes I am disappointed in the results I am getting from surgery. Any advice or similar stories I would really appreciate!!

[makemyownluck 785]

Haven't experienced this (still pre-op) but I do know that hypothyroidism is fairly easy to correct with medication. You just have to figure out how much you need and get tested a few times in the beginning, but once your dosage is figured out, you should be good. I'm sorry you went through this - and super annoyed at your doctor making you feel like YOU are doing something wrong. Find a new doctor! And/or Tell him you don't think his attitude is very professional, that if you weren't committed to your health you wouldn't be showing up for an office visit. The nerve!

Hang in there and keep working - it will pay off. You're setting up great habits so once your thyroid is corrected, you'll be smooth sailing. Good luck!!!