Brittb1987

Wow.... I'm looking forward to having sex for the first time in a long time! Lol! I've been too uncomfortable for about a year or so now. Poor hubby.....
Anyhoo..... has anyone read 50 Shades of Grey? If not, you need to! I'm reading it now....

It's great to hear everyone's success as I just posted a similar thread yesterday.. I was banded in May and have only lost 15lbs but also noticed loss of inches.. The slow weight loss is frustrating but I think I need to be adjusted more. but I went to my nutritionist yesterday who reviewed bloodwork that I took a month ago (2.5 months post op at that time) and she said my thyroid THC levels were the highest they've ever been which is quite worrisome and much more frustrating. I'm going to my md nxt wk to see if I need to be put on meds. I'm just hoping to control it ASAP, and hoping by getting that under control will expedite weight loss.

DivaDown, wow thats amazing!!!! that is so encouraging to see that someone who has this thyroid disorder can have great success!!! Best of luck to you as well!!!

Prior being banded I talked to my endocrinologist he thought the band was a great idea and has lots of patients that did well. He said if I failed it would not be because of hypothyroidism. Started preop diet 6/15 banded 6/26 I'm down 45 and go for my first fill 8/2 my endocrinologist said he would check my levels in October and would probably adjust it then. So good luck you will have success

I've had hypothyroidism for about 8/9 years . I was banded on april 25,2012 . Went to my PCP for labs in may and was in a hyper state . I have lost 42 lbs so far . So we decided to leave my dosage the same as being in a hyper state will help with the weight loss . But it's a one line to walk and we have to monitor my labs frequently . Good luck with your journey

I'm hypothyroid and since July 4 preop diethave lost 17 but since surgery July 12 have lost an additional 4. It is not as quick as I thought but I feel good and am committed. I seem to have lost more inches. I'd like to know from Jen what type of diet she follows and how many calories she is eating. My doctor suggested the south beach diet once I can eat soft ground food which will be this Thursday. Any suggestions everyone....by the way I'm happy for us all as we are on the way to improved health.

I also have hyperthyroidism also. Im curious too. The only thing my doctor told me they could possible decrease my medication. I am being banded this Friday Aug 3!

I have hypothyroidism and have been banded almost 3 years. The loss of over 100 lbs hasn't affected my dosage of Synthroid, however. They do blood tests for my TSH every 6 mths or so and find it perfect, no reason to change my dosage. I've heard alot of people say that their dosage goes down with weight loss tho.
So yes, I have it and have been successful! Good luck to you! Oh, I've had it for over 8 yrs now.
Marci

Staeted levothyroxine a year ago, I've lost 40lbs and I'm 7 weeks post op. It can be done. Ive worked very hard

I had my thyroid irradiated many many years ago. I am on levothyroxine. I had my surgery April 6, 2012 and have lost 48 pounds. I have about 100
more to lose. I am 51 years old. I am following a very strict low carb diet and exercising. The diet was suggested by my surgeon, and his team. I
feel great! The weight loss has really improved my mood which I think is affected by my hypothyroidism. The lapband has been a wonderful tool in
my weight loss journey to a heathier and happier me.

Hey!! Congrats on starting your journey!!! I have hypothyroidism... So my weight has fluctuated for the longest due to replacement meds. Since starting my journey over the past 2 months, I am down 30 lbs!!! I am very dedicated to my new lifestyle and I'm loving it! Best of luck to u!!!
5/28/12 pre-op diet started (217lbs) 6/14/12 Surgery 1.8cc added to 10cc band (205lbs). 7/17/12 1st fill (194lbs). 7/24/12 (191lbs)