Hyprothyroid and SVG

[fran2014 12]

Does anyone have hypothyroid and had the sleeve surgery? Did the weight come off?

[Mrs.RRn 2,111]

I do!

[lark60 431]

I have been low thyroid for over 20 years. I chose WLS because my weight would not come off despite taking medication for hypothyroid.

I just had my annual labs and though my doc lowered my dose (on the presumption that weight loss required the decreased dose) my T4 and Free T4 were low so I will be going back on my previous dose of thyroid medication. I am hoping this will help with the stall I have been dealing with since the medication was lowered.

[backwhereIbelong 16]

I was diagnosed 5 years ago ands just had sleeve in Jan.

Although I'm a "slower" than normal loser, I am losing weight and have energy that I haven't had in years.

[fran2014 12]

It looks like us Hypo's lose weight at a slower rate then normal. This is good to know so that I don't get frustrated. Thanks,

you all have been a big help.

[Justicenga 31]

I have hypothyroidism. I was sleeved 3/31.

[fran2014 12]

How are you feeling and how much weight have you lost?

[Justicenga 31]

How are you feeling and how much weight have you lost?

I feel great. I've lost around 17 lbs.

[Wags 549]

Does anyone have hypothyroid and had the sleeve surgery? Did the weight come off?

I've had hypothyroid for 20 years. I am almost 11 months out and have lost 105 pounds.

Surgery date: 5/31/13

SW: 253

CW: 148 (goal was 150)

Height: 5' 6"

[Sha0717 46]

Im hypo been so for 30 years but the past 3 have gained 30 lds. Today i pray is my new start getting sleeved. I hope i can loose. Self pay. Lots rideing on this. My health. And finances.

[fran2014 12]

Well you've giving hope and I know I can do it too.

[Sha0717 46]

All us HYpos. Need to support each other..Im so worried it wont work...im doing everything tight I was sleeved 4/24. Lets all be each others support team...we are slow looser from what I read but truth is I was not looseing before sleeve I was gaining.13 lds last year 15 each year prior..so looseing steady even if its only 2 a week. Ill take iy...any one haveing issues with hiccups or gas in shoulder....also are u crushing your thyroid or taking hole.

[huligoo 75]

Surgery will work for you just at a slower rate

At this point I've lost 43 lbs and lots of body fat looks like I lost 60 lbs

I'm 5'8 Sw 283 cw 235

I am diabetic on one med now

And only levothyroxine

Hopefully eventually I will be off my diabetes meds soon!

I'm happy with my progress so far!

[fran2014 12]

Hang in there Sha this is our support group.

[gamergirl 4,610]

Yes to both your questions. As others have mentioned, I think we lose it very slow. Over the last 9 months, I've averaged 2 lbs a week and I guess that's so much better than what I was able to do without the sleeve (Try +2 lbs a week lol!) that I'm grateful.

My dosage for levothryoxin has also reduced over time btw. I've gone from 175 mcg to 100 mcg now and I suspect it could come down a little more.