Kimo.

Good thank you.

Other than being drained I'm doing great!!

Hi Nikki, today is/was your day. Wondering how your doing? Hope all went and goes well. Looking forward to hearing from you.

I'd enjoy hearing some. Be careful with vegetable broth, It didn't work for me. Warm chicken n beef did. I made some ground turkey and chewed very well. It was great!!

A paramedic....wow that sounds fun, thrilling and exciting! Bet you have some awesome stories. Don't worry about what not to eat too much. It's good to be aware of them things, but realistically I couldn't get them in anyway. 3 bites of cottage cheese and I'm full. lol. My thing has been I forget to eat/drink. That blows me away! food is no longer a priority for me...it's become very secondary. My diet consists of.... cottage cheese, mozzerella cheese, Protein shakes, sugar free pudding/jello, soaked peaches/pears/apples (no skin), tuna and salmon in Water only, and sugar free water enhancers (several flavors). Oh and beef / chicken broths warmed. Broths were great first week.

As for Back, stomach and side sleeping. My back also bugged me first week. Was ale to finally lay on side, very carefully around 2 1/2 weeks out. 4 weeks out today and I can sleep on ack or sides no problem. Stomach sleeping doesn't work yet.

Don't know about yummy, lol. But Think of your stomach like a new born baby's. introduce food 1 at a time see how it works. For me tuna in water, sugar free pudding/jello, cottage cheese, and mozzarella cheese (string) worked and work very well for me. My only issue has been with yogurt....for whatever reason Yogurt just doesn't work and I've tried 3 times. Vanilla soy milk (light) works, 4 oz only a day. Salmon has just entered my diet few days ago....wet....I add water to ground up salmon. ....Just remember chew, chew, chew.

Hi. Can someone please help me out? I have had a headache for two days now, but am a it intimidated about taking anything. I've been told this that and other. Someone please tell, suggest an exact brand and form (liquid, caps, reg etc) of what to take and what is easy on stomach, but works. I've heard Tylenol, but again, which one? There are several types. Thank you!!

What do you do (work)? I only took 9 work days off. People thought I was crazy, But i had to go back just to stay busy. Being drained is most likely my own fault, I tend to push myself. Ex. they couldn't keep me in the hospital bed. I was up walking laps around nurses station. Kept teasing me saying I was training for a marathon. lol

Best of luck!!!

I got a ride. Once there I was so busy with everything they were doing I didn't have a much time to dwell on what was going on.

Things are good. Just physically drained, no energy. Lack of food, but exercising is taking its toll. Other than that I am down 45 Lbs.

Sleeved Feb. 4, 2013 and feeling good, but physically drained. Little to no energy!! 45 Lbs down and counting. Weight is slowing coming off, but coming off.

Hi Nikki. I'll be a month out on the 4th. I wish you the best of luck!!

You're very welcome!!

Question Soy: Does it worsen hypothyroidism? Is it true that people who have hypothyroidism should avoid soy? Answer from Todd B. Nippoldt, M.D. Whether people who have hypothyroidism should avoid soy is a topic of considerable debate. Hypothyroidism is generally treated with synthetic thyroid hormone — and soy has long been thought to interfere with the body's ability to absorb the medication. However, there's no evidence that people who have hypothyroidism should avoid soy completely. If you have hypothyroidism, take thyroid hormone replacement as directed by your doctor — typically on an empty stomach. Generally, it's best to wait four hours after taking thyroid medication to consume any products that contain soy. The same guidelines apply to other products that may impair the body's ability to absorb thyroid medication, including high-Fiber foods, Iron and Calcium supplements, and antacids that contain aluminum or magnesium. Source; http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/hyperthyroidism/AN00454

What is the relationship between soy and thyroid function? The relationship between soy and thyroid function has been studied for more than 70 years. Research in animals has raised concerns that the isoflavones in soy may interfere with the synthesis of thyroid hormones. However, overwhelming clinical evidence (intervention studies) clearly shows that in individuals whose thyroid function is normal, consuming even large amounts of isoflavones, either from soyfoods or supplements, doesn’t adversely affect the thyroid.1 This evidence includes studies as long as three years in duration and that involved subjects consuming isoflavones in amounts at the very high end (~four servings per day) of the dietary range.2 A second concern is that soyfoods may interfere with the absorption of synthetic thyroid hormone, which is taken by hypothyroid patients. Many foods, herbs and drugs are thought to interfere with the absorption of thyroid hormone. However, even if soy is one of these, there is no need for hypothyroid patients to avoid soyfoods. The key is to maintain consistency in medication administration;3 that is, to be consistent in taking the medication in either a fasted or fed state and with or without soyfoods. There is also concern that soy may be harmful to subclinical hypothyroid patients. Individuals with subclinical hypothyroidism have normal levels of the two main thyroid hormones, but elevated levels of a hormone that controls the synthesis of thyroid hormones. Over time, anywhere from 2 to 5 percent of patients with this condition will progress to overt hypothyroidism per year and require medication.4 Only one small study has examined the impact of soy on thyroid function in subclinical hypothyroid patients. This preliminary study found that about 10% of the patients converted to overt hypothyroidism in response to soy Protein containing isoflavones.5 However, in the group overall, there were dramatic reductions in inflammation, insulin sensitivity and blood pressure. Thus, in 90% of the subclinical hypothyroid patients, soy actually reduced risk factors for cardiovascular disease and diabetes. In conclusion, even the consumption of large amounts of soy for several years does not impact thyroid function in healthy people. Further, there is no reason for hypothyroid patients to avoid soyfoods. Although a small percentage of subclinical hypothyroid patients may be adversely affected by soy, in the vast majority of these patients, soy appears to be extremely beneficial. Source; http://forums.menshe...47/m/9881051593 Via http://soynutrition.com/?s=thyroid

I actually take mine around 4am when I wake to go to restroom then back to sleep. I've found this makes it much easier. I've had to go to experts trying to figure out why my dose kept rising every year, some times every few months. Many things were issues, then finally One Dr. told me coffee greatly effects it. Hence, why I take in wee hours of morning so no interference from anything at all. completely empty stomach gets water and LevoThyroid pill. My Thyroid problem will most likely never cease. It was caused by being hit in throat at a batting cage by roughly a 70-80 mph baseball while drinking and fooling around with friends roughly 20 years ago.

Me too, but I just see, read or hear it happening.

I've been told as we lose weight our Thyroid will naturally lower the need for meds. Not saying it'll go away but dose will decrease over time.

Having had HypoThyroidism for 20 years now I have learned not to drink anything but water with my med. and to wait min. of 1 hour before having anything else. I've been sleeved and seem to be doing just fine applying the same simple rule. Good luck. Hope this helps.

Good luck!

Thank you!!

Hello everyone. Had my sleeve surgery done Monday Feb 4th and am doing quite well. Still little sore, but happy and good. Extremely grateful to be on the healing side now!! Having said that, I'm moving myself over to the Post-Forums now. Good luck to everyone!! God be with!! Forgot to mention....Only 6 days out and My blood pressure has returned to normal. No BP meds since Tuesday. Yay!!

Same here. where are located? Im in Cal,