Discouraged-Thyroids suck!

[unbroken40 31]

Sorry for the language but my biggest fear has become a reality. I have battled an underactive thyroid for the past 15 yrs. I had radiation done on a goiter and now I think that has ruined my metabolism. I am a year and a half out from my lap band surgery. I have only lost 61 pounds. My band dr. Is frustrated as well. I have done everything right. I really don't eat more than 1100 calories a day. I have been walking like crazy. And in two months I have lost 1 pound. I am so discouraged. I feel like a huge failure. I know people look at me and think...man she should be skinnier. THYROID DISEASE SUCKS. Unless you have battled it you can't understand. Please tell me someone else has this struggle. ????

[DroppinLikeItsHot 52]

I have hypothyroid issues as well. Just got sleeved February of this year. Down 31 lbs since surgery (had a lower BMI than most), 41 lbs total. I still have 25 lbs to go. I feel like my weight loss is getting slowed down.

[unbroken40 31]

Well my dr. Is as discouraged as I am and has mentioned me getting the sleeve and removing the band to get the 50 lbs off that I have left. That is great you have lost that since Feb. Congrats!

[lisaanewme67 123]

Hello, I had to JUMP into this thread... I have also battled with an under active thyroid since 2000. I had radiation done also and have battled with my weight ever since. Extreme dieting, vigorous exercise just was giving me little result. The minute that I deviated from my regime, I gained that weight back and more. Also developed type II diabetes, high blood pressure, sleep apnea and Hugh cholesterol. I chose gastric bypass surgery due to My multiple medical conditions initial sleeve but after my surgeon advised me of the success rate of being taken off my multiple meds, & Cpap, plus my own research my decision was clear as day. I am 13 days post-op from my bypass surgery. Although I know I will always have thyroid disease, at least with my new tool, I can keep the weight off & not fall victim anymore of a SHOT metabolism due to thyroid disease. As you said @unbroken40... People have no clue what we go through!!! Best of luck & I hope you and drop pin like it's not have continued success which... Stay strong!!!

[unbroken40 31]

@@lisaanewme67 I wish you success in your journey. I have been on a roller-coaster and just want to be better. I get my blood checked every 4-6 weeks and meds for thyroid change every time. I thought with getting the lap band and losing the weight it would help my levels. It has not. Just make sure you keep on top of your thyroid through this. Xoxo

[lisaanewme67 123]

Thank you. I will. I met with my endocrinologist right before surgery & we decided that we would keep checking 4-6 weeks also. Prayerfully, my levels has been in the normal range at the dosage that I have been on. BUT I ended up with 4 other diagnosis that I had to chase after over this past year. I had been on that same roller coaster as you with my levels for about 14 years with dosage changes. Thanks I will be sure to STAY on top of it. I pray yours get steady soon... Keep me posted as will I!