JaneJaneDoe

Hi All, Would love to hear more about your low-BMI journey. Also, were all of you self pay? Just wondering when it says "must qualify" for surgery, does that mean to qualify for insurance or to qualify just to get the surgery (even if self pay)? Thx

I know I've been told I will take synthroid for the rest of my life. But I came across a blog (cannot remember the blog URL) that said their thyroid levels became normal and they were able to stop taking their hypothyroid Rx. It got me wondering if others have had this experience.

CFGirl, I feel like you; I could've written your post (with some minor changes). I am 45 yrs old, 5'4", 192... which equals a 33 BMI, which is OBESE. I have a myriad of issues: hypothyroid, yoyo dieting, high cholesterol, back/knee/foot pain, pre-diabetic. I'm just so DONE with feeling horrible. I really enjoy exercise and in the past have run multiple half marathons. But now I wake with a headache every morning, zero energy, joints hurt, back hurts. And have been told NOT to run because of further joint damage. I miss running. And I don't want to wait any longer to just get MORE UNHEALTHY. I have been researching for some time and my husband is supportive. I have an appointment scheduled for a consult with a reputable surgeon. I am determined. I assume I will be a self-pay patient, unless during the pre-op findings we find that insurance may step up to the plate. Nonetheless, I am determined to get off this yoyo / rollercoaster and get on with healthy living. I just want to say "thank you" to those other low BMI people out there. I have been reading this board for about six months and sometimes I am fearful of posting bc I may not be received well since "I'm not fat enough" and shouldn't even be considering this option. Sad.

Congratulations! You look amazing. Still pre-op so I love hearing and "seeing" other's success stories. Thanks for sharing and best wishes to you.

You are inspirational! Thank you for sharing the photos. Reading through some of the postings can be daunting and tend to scare me. Hearing post-op success stories is important. Thank you for sharing! I will be following your blog.

I have taken synthroid and cytomel (varying doses) for years. I am currently going to get a second opinion on Rx... having all my blood labs done (thyroid and hormone blood work). I am so frustrated and really want to get control of my health. I certainly would love to try the natural armour... have heard of success with armour. Thank you for all your input. I appreciate it.

I'm considering the sleeve. Has your hypothyroidism (Hashimoto's Disease) impacted your sleeve success? Simply put, I can lose the weight; I cannot keep it off. Since I have a thyroid disease, will it be possible for me to get to my ideal (140lbs) and stay? I have gotten close with phentermine and other diets, but I always gain it back. I am so very tired of it. I want permanent accountability. I want to be thin and healthy. Please let me know your journey with hypothyroidism and the sleeve... good or bad. Thank you.

Researching. Considering sleeve. Any suggestions, recommendations, comments (good or bad) on SA Surgeons?

Researching. Considering sleeve. Any suggestions, recommendations, comments (good or bad) on SA Surgeons?