Thyroid Question

[KelliH 0]

Our thyroids are already "sleepy" because they are sluggish, that's why we take the Synthroid! Being overweight does not cause hypothyroidism, it's a symptom of it. 5.9 is not hypothyroidism technically, you need an 8 (most doctors over a 10) or it's just mild hypothyroidism and typically not treated with medication. I was not given an option to take medication because I was very ill. I'm happy things worked out for you but there is no cure for true hypothyroidism, we will need medication for life.
My doctor did say as I lose weight my dosage might drop or it might not, we just have to wait and see. I am 38 and have been diagnosed since 21. My level was also in the 13's. Slower weight loss is a very normal thing for low thyroid patients but it's not like it doesn't come off. You could be lucky and it might not bother it at all. If you are patient you will reach goal. It's not a race! [emoji16]
I forgot to add my stats.
HW: 255
CW: 215
Height: 5'4
Sleeved 12/29/16

Does having no thyroid at all = hypo? I've wondered about that. I'm losing pretty well so far on pre-op diet. 9lbs in 10 days. But thats on all liquids except a lean dinner. 9lbs is a big deal since it would normally take a year to lose 5 just to gain back 15. The struggle is real with no metabolism. I gained 70 my first year after having it removed. I'd give anything if modern medicine would figure out how to do a transplant.

[kbellakat 69]

That's awesome nice when u see a loss .... congrats! !
mine tsh was normal 3 years ago about 2.7 then on 1/16 was 7 on 4/16 is 13 now I know why I had a hard time losing on my own .. my dr said last year when I was a 7 no need for treatment.. I had no idea as I really didn't pay attention to it at all till Recently when I decided to do sleeve .
Oh well moving forward here I'm working on being diligent to lose my preop weight ... i'll get there even if it's slow... I'm OK with that.. my Dr preaches it's a lifetime style & change .

I'm 218 Yeahhh !
5 '2 I found out to last week .. I've been 5'3 1/2 forever I thought .. old age shrinkage lol Not much to lose before surgery

[LiLiTsc 11]

I just posted a similar question. Total thyroidectomy little over a year ago.

On 4/8/2017 at 4:52 PM, KelliH said:

Hi everyone, I've been reading for a while but never posted.

I am currently 3 appointments away from completing all my pre-surgery requirements. My Dr. says I need to drop 14lbs before surgery. I was wondering if any of you have had their thyroid removed? I had mine taken out about 7 years ago and my weight gain just escalated from there. My concern was the 14lbs but so far I'm doing great. I don't have a surgery date yet and have started seriously cutting back. No sodas, very minimal carbs, Protein drinks during the day and a very light high Protein meal for dinner. I've lost 8lbs in 6 days. I worry about how I'll do after surgery and if anyone has heard how those with no thyroid do after surgery. Its typically extremely hard for me to lose even a few pounds. Thanks for any feedback and good luck to everyone.

[erica_ozzy73 241]

What was your starting BMI / weight ?

Do you still take 200 mg ?

Starting BMI was 31-32 84kgs sleeved dec 5th 2016

Meds were 200 micros mon - fri , 100 -sat , 75- sun

Now weight is 65 kgs ( been this weight for a while now)

So 200 micros still mon - fri

meds have only gone to zero on weekend

Feel no different at all lol

[kbellakat 69]

Starting BMI was 31-32 84kgs sleeved dec 5th 2016 Meds were 200 micros mon - fri , 100 -sat , 75- sun
Now weight is 65 kgs ( been this weight for a while now)
So 200 micros still mon - fri
meds have only gone to zero on weekend
Feel no different at all lol

Really wow
I thought I felt lil more energy w the starting of meds & it's only been 12 days
Taking 100mcg daily
Bmi 39-40

[kbellakat 69]

Since I had thyroid cancer, I had to have my entire thyroid removed. So I will be on med for life. Still need to have it checked regularly to monitor med level. Just curious if that will cause me to lose more slowly.
kbellakat: are stats are very similar. Do you have a surgery date scheduled?

Not yet .. trying to lose 10lbs then only have psychological eval left to do .. hopefully if my thyroid checks out ok as well I'll get approved.
Fingers crossed 🤞