BigFatLoser

My good friend was diagnosed with CML a few years ago after already having thyroid cancer. She is doing great. Has been in remission thanks to Gleevic for quite some time now. I don't know about the surgery with it, but I do know that she is happy and healthy right now.

Max- oh I dream of your scenario; to not think of food. That alone would make it all worth it. Pretty- wow. That is totally inspirational. Thank you!

Good luck to you! I hope the approval comes sooner than later. Pins and needles, I bet! All I know is that a loss is not required, but it's recommended that you not gain. How serious the implications are for a gain depend on the insurance company and that's where I get worried. I also have to keep a food log and all that good stuff.

Thanks you to every single one of you that responded. You all have relieved so many stressors....a priceless gift!! I appreciate you all taking the time to share with me and help. I don't know why, but I'm always surprised when people choose to do that for me. As for the food addiction, it looks like counseling and determination will be the two secrets to my success. I can do it!!!

I'm wondering if there are any sleevers out there who also struggle wih food addiction? I have not been sleeved yet, but worry that I won't be successful because I have such a bad relationship with food. What an emotional eater, I am!!! Will weight loss be impossible for me?

Am going into month 4 of my 6 month supervised diet, and I'm not losing any weight. In fact, I gained 4 pounds in month 3 and have not been able to take it off. I do have a letter from my PCP that states that I have trouble losing weight due to my thyroid not being regulated yet. But since they tell you during the 6 month diet not to gain, I am worried that this will just ruin it for me. I have upmc for you... Which is a Medicaid ins here in Pittsburgh. My bmi is 40 with asthma and back issues. I need this and I am so worried. Any help is appreciated.

You look fantastic!!! You don't look as though you have suffered any hair loss; Is that true? Congrats!!!!!

Let me just say: parents don't know everything. And I'm a parent, so I can say that! Do what's best for YOU. Grow up and take control of your own life!!! Go for it. Quietly, lol.

It usually takes about 4-6 weeks for a new dosage to change your level. What's your TSH at right now?

My surgeon wants my thyroid levels to be in the normal range before surgery because it can be difficult to lose weight if it's not. And since your thyroid regulates so much in your body, they want to make sure I don't have any obstacles in the way of healing, if they can help it. I haven't had my surgery postponed because I am not yet done with testing (no date yet), but I believe he would postpone any surgery if it wouldn't be regulated. Hope this helped.

Oh man.... If I weren't already engaged, you'd be in trouble!!!!

My name is Amy. I am 29. 5'9" and currently 271.6lbs. I am going into month 4 of my 6 month pre-op diet and have been making appointments to get all of the required pre-op testing done. I was athletic in high school, but began emotional eating after various abusive relationships, including the one that ended with the suicide of my sons father. I also have hashimotos and had a total thyroidectomy in 2011...After which I gained 40lbs!!! I am excited and nervous for my surgery, which has yet to be approved/scheduled. I just want to get back to my life. Happy to be here. And I have many questions, so I'll be around