Hypothyroid, 32 BMI, Years of Stuggling... do you have similar story?

[JaneJaneDoe 81]

I'm considering the sleeve. Has your hypothyroidism (Hashimoto's Disease) impacted your sleeve success? Simply put, I can lose the weight; I cannot keep it off. Since I have a thyroid disease, will it be possible for me to get to my ideal (140lbs) and stay? I have gotten close with phentermine and other diets, but I always gain it back. I am so very tired of it. I want permanent accountability. I want to be thin and healthy.

Please let me know your journey with hypothyroidism and the sleeve... good or bad.

Thank you.

[Sleeveless in seattle 208]

I have hashimotos also but I started at a BMI of 55 (gasp) as of last October when I went to the sleeve seminar. As of 2 weeks ago my BMI is 35. I lost 34 lbs. on my own waiting for surgery and have lost over 90 lbs since then (March 2014) for a total of 127 lbs lost in a year. It isn't always easy and I can't say I would have ever considered this surgery with a BMI as low as yours but to each his own. My doctor (not my sleeve surgeon, my family dr) did say if probably would need less calories than typical because of my thyroid.

[thesuse2000 698]

I have hashimoto's and am doing well so far! Still worried about maintenance, but certainly that will be easier with the sleeve than without!

[WL WARRIOR 692]

What kind of medication are you taking for your hypothyroidism? I've done well with Armour Thyroid, but I still need a lower calorie intake to lose weight. I am hoping my thyroid improves as I lose weight. You might try a medication or dosage change before doing something so drastic like surgery.

[JaneJaneDoe 81]

I have taken synthroid and cytomel (varying doses) for years. I am currently going to get a second opinion on Rx... having all my blood labs done (thyroid and hormone blood work). I am so frustrated and really want to get control of my health. I certainly would love to try the natural armour... have heard of success with armour. Thank you for all your input. I appreciate it.