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That metallic taste could also be ketosis, especially when we’re so newly out of surgery and intake is so low.

I had a very odd taste in my mouth after surgery that lasted for a few weeks. Things also tasted much different to me and generally unappealing. It took about a month before my taste buds have gone back to somewhat normal. Some of the meds you may be on can cause a metallic taste as well.

Ditto here things taste like pennies. Things seem to be salty to me now.

I didn't have that, but it's not uncommon after surgeries or certain medications. It'll go away...

I got the unflavored Protein Powder and mix it into my foods. It really helps! Can't even taste it.

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Hi there,
I had the gastric sleeve in March of this year 2021. I am about two months out. Things have were not as easy as anticipated in the beginning, but things are getting back to normal. I am just looking to talk to others going through the same thing. I feel like I am in an odd spot physically and mentally. Any advice is welcomed.

I am Hashimoto’s hypothyroid and I had the sleeve in August of 2018. I went from 346 to 172 lbs currently. I follow proper nutrition and exercise and have had great results. It was slow at times but it all came off. As far as the meds go, you can’t take Calcium or Iron within 4 hours of your thyroid meds so you have to start early. I take my NP Thyroid at 5AM and then start supplements at 9AM. Lots of timers set on my phone but I’ve not had any Vitamin deficiencies and my thyroid levels have been balanced other than dosing changes for weight changes. Hope this helps!

Hi @Castrad01 - I wait an hour typically because I used to have a morning coffee and unfortunately just sips will cause interference with synthroid effectiveness. I am no longer drinking coffee (to ward off the side effects before surgery), but I have also have heard that you have to wait at least an hour before eating as well.
With waiting the 4 hours after taking your thyroid meds - you have enough time to get all your vitamins/supplements in during the day?

Yes I was having the same issue with being able to lose weight, weight loss has been slow. I am half way through week 4 and current weight loss is 14lbs. The months leading up to surgery i worked hard to loss 30lbs. I wanted to create this group so I could share my experiences with ppl who have hypothyroidism and see if we are experiencing the same challenges with weight loss after surgery. How us your weight loss @Deb9386

Hi 🙋‍♀️ - I have hypothyroidism and had the RNY bypass in October 2020. It definitely contributed to my decision to get the surgery as it made it so much more difficult to lose weight by dieting. How's it going since getting surgery? My weight loss has been steady, but not quick!

Good to know I'm not the only hypothyroid person on here. Was that the major reason for getting sleeved/ bypass surgery?

I have hypothyroid but I'm doing the sleeve. My inability to lose weight due to complexities of hypothyroid is why I'm getting the surgery on January 21st. Are you pre or post op?

Hello I am looking to connect with people who has hypothyroidism and have had the gastric bypass surgery.

unfortunately, you're likely to have several of them throughout your journey. It's part of the process of losing weight. They happen to most of us. BUT...if you stick to your plan, you'll get through them.

I don’t want to be the bearer of bad news but it’s not realist to lose 2 ponds a day long term. In the early stages your body is losing Fluid and is in shock so it does on the bright side 4 pounds in a week is fantastic!
it’s super average to lose 2 pounds a week or even less than that in the later stages, so your doing great!!
this isn’t magic, it’s hard work and takes time and effort!!!!! It didn’t come on over night and it takes time to come off

I wouldn't do that. Just follow your program. You're likely to hit a few of these Patches on your journey - they're a normal part of weight loss. Don't worry about them - just stick to your surgeon's plan and stay off the scale for a few days. Your weight loss WILL start up again - promised!

Read this and read it twice or three times, put it to memory the scale will make you crazy.
you will fluctuate. Period.
your body retails Fluid, your body retains waste, it takes time.
It took time to put on and it will take time to take off.
Try not to weigh yourself daily, I know that is a super hard thing to do.
Your going to go up and down, and you will all out stall. It happens to all of us. All you can do is stay your course and know that as long as the trend is downward your making good progress
A good poop and pee can be the difference of a pound or pound and a half, the clothes you wear, how wet your hair is, the little things can make you crazy but the bottom line is if you weigh yourself weekly or biweekly you will see bigger changes in the numbers and the ounces won’t make you nuts!

I think I may have gotten mine at costco, but i can't remember. It's probably been a year since I bought it. Check to see if places have PB2 if you can't find PBFit - it's pretty much the same thing - just a different brand.

I thought I found a forum without these kinds of discussions. I'm a gun guy. I don't want a gun group here. Obviously, just an example. We are all here because we have had, are contemplating, or are in the process of of a weight loss surgery. Thats it. I love this forum because we are all different, but the same. In this age of political everything, I for one, enjoy the rare unity that seems to prevail here. I just think the idea is counterproductive. I love reading everybodys advice, experiences, stories, and opinions. For me, it brings all of us together, without any labels. I personally need a place like this. We all do right now.

I'm a gay man who agrees with AZHiker. The advice and support I've received here have been invaluable. I don't consider my sexual orientation at all relevant to those discussions.
Two points of disagreement with AZHiker: I do think that age and gender can be relevant to our weight loss journeys. Men tend to lose weight differently (and more quickly) than women, and older people also face different challenges than younger ones. (I had surgery at age 59.)

Sucks! Hang in there. My wife got me won ton Soup. I only had the broth, but it was awesome at the time.

Surgery 4/5 - doing well so far

Surgery 4/5 - doing well so far

Surgery 4/5 - doing well so far

Mine is 4/6. Starting pre-op diet on March 27. Not on fb or insta so looking to connect here!