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Hi I'm new to this app I'm 28 F I'm 5'4" I weigh 210lbs BMI is 35 in sept was diagnosed with mild hypothyroidism I'm taking levothyroxine 50mg along with high blood pressure I'm taking losartan 50 mg and 2 months ago I was diagnosed with pre diabeties I'm taking metformin 500mg twice a day I'm having a hard time losing weight on Monday March 30 I'm going to see a non surgical weight loss specialist to help me get my weight down but I'm just afraid the weight is just going to pile right back on I've tried everything to lose weight and it comes right back how do I mention to the weight loss specialist about maybe looking into weight loss surgery instead and do any of you think I would be a Candidate for surgery? Thanks!

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Hi there..my endocrinologist dx me with hashis finally after 20 yrs or so (new dr) i was also on metformin daily insulin resistance, i was down to eating 500 or less aday and still gained monthly..shes one of my specialist who recommended having sleeve done bc of already eating so little but i was hungry all the time. I gained 30 pds in a month right before she referred me..i am 8 months po i am down over 100 pds an blood sugar stable no med for blood sugar and i do take armour thyroid daily will b for life but I'm fine with that. I hope my experience helps..????

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I wasn't done hit button..depends on your insurance and whether you have other certain dxs. That meet ins criteria..i yoyo'd with weight for 30 some yrs. My bmi was above 40..ugh..won't hurt to ask but tests will be needed.

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