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Hypo-Thyroidism and Weight Loss....?

Renee1003

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Renee1003    2

Renee1003
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Hi :smile2:

I'm scheduled for surgery in January and I'm just curious how those with hypo-thyroidism are making out with their lap-band...?

I know how slowly I lose weight NOW with it - (I also have type II Diabetes controlled by metformin).

I'd love to hear from all of you that have this thyroid disorder to see how you're making out or how you've made out...

Thanks

renee

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heinzfam    0

heinzfam
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Hi,

I am getting banded on Nov. 15th. I have Hypothyroid problems and am very hopeful this will help me lose this weight. I have tried for 5 years without surgery and have had no luck. I will keep you posted as my journey starts soon.:smile2:

Kim

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Cangel76    1

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Hello there, welcome and congratulations to taking your first step to the new you. I have Hoshimotos which is one of the most common reasons for hypothyroidism. Though I was just banded on November 2, 2010, I am feeling great. With the pre and post diet I have lost a total of 20lbs already.

My Endocronologist did tell me that because of the thyroid my weight loss might be slower then others and have a tendancy to plateau at times. Those were all mights and to just stay focused. I also have PCOS (Poly cystic ovaries) all things that contribute to weight gain and difficulty in weight loss. This was my last hope and my doctors both Dr. Gedeon who did the surgery, my Endo Dr. Luthra and my OBGYN doctor (they keep changing doctors on me) all suggested that this was my best option. They are all very positive and tell me before I know it, there will be a new me looking at me in the mirror. I don't believe three independent opinions would lie. I am so excited for me and for you!

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L12    13

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I am hypothyroid and have PCOS, and though I was prepared for very slow weight loss or not losing as much as I wanted, I am thrilled with my results. From the time I hit my sweet spot until I reached goal, I never hit a plateau; I lost more some weeks than others, but I always lost!

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Renee1003    2

Renee1003
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all such positive results and stories - you guys are the best!!! thank you!!!!

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Bree99    1

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I had throid cancer and so have no thyroid at all now. I use synthroid everyday. My loss has been great, 86 pounds in about 9 months. I am still losing at about a pound a week. I have not found that the thyroid problem has slowed my down at all. However you must exercise.

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isaviolinist    11

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When I'm focusing, I lose between 7-10 pounds a month. There have been some months when I've lost 4 pounds and some months when I've lost almost 20. I am really not compliant when it comes to taking pills, but I recently started taking my synthroid again. Not sure if its helping or not, but I hope it is. I also exercise a lot. But I haven't really felt the effects of my hypothyroidism in my weightloss and I'm happy with the way its going.

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GipsyGirl    6

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i also have hypo thyroid. I am on syntrhoid - its great. I also have type 2 diabetes but my doctor took me off my metformin as soon as I had the surgery.

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toyrenee    0

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Hi

I have hypothyrodism and I have lost 22lbs.

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Renee1003    2

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Hi

I have hypothyrodism and I have lost 22lbs.

That's awesome == CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!!!

How many weeks were you on post op diet....? one or two???

HOw are you feeling now?

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Renee1003    2

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I am hypothyroid and have PCOS, and though I was prepared for very slow weight loss or not losing as much as I wanted, I am thrilled with my results. From the time I hit my sweet spot until I reached goal, I never hit a plateau; I lost more some weeks than others, but I always lost!

What does "onederland" mean?

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Renee1003    2

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i also have hypo thyroid. I am on syntrhoid - its great. I also have type 2 diabetes but my doctor took me off my metformin as soon as I had the surgery.

Great weight loss results Frici!!!

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toyrenee    0

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Renee,

I was on post op for one week of just liquids and Protein up until the day before surgery when I could only have liquids.

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spoiltmom    44

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I too have hypothyroidism. I've had it for 15 years now. I'm losing great. So far I haven't noticed that it's slowing me down at all.

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      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
      Soooo I am coming to a realization
      of something and I'm not sure what to do about it. For years the only thing I've enjoyed is eating. We rarely do anything or go anywhere and if we do it always includes food. Family comes over? Big family dinner! Go camping? Food! Take a short ride or trip? Food! Holiday? Food! Go out of town for a Dr appointment? Food! When we go to a new town we don't look for any attractions, we look for restaurants we haven't been to. Heck, I look forward to getting off work because that means it's almost supper time. Now that I'm drinking these pre-op shakes for breakfast, lunch, and supper I have nothing to look forward to.  And once I have surgery on June 11th it'll be more of the same shakes. Even after pureed stage, soft food stage, and finally regular food stage, it's going to be a drastic change for the rest of my life. I'm giving up the one thing that really brings me joy. Eating. How do you cope with that? What do you do to fill that void? Wow. Now I'm sad.
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      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
      Soooo I am coming to a realization
      of something and I'm not sure what to do about it. For years the only thing I've enjoyed is eating. We rarely do anything or go anywhere and if we do it always includes food. Family comes over? Big family dinner! Go camping? Food! Take a short ride or trip? Food! Holiday? Food! Go out of town for a Dr appointment? Food! When we go to a new town we don't look for any attractions, we look for restaurants we haven't been to. Heck, I look forward to getting off work because that means it's almost supper time. Now that I'm drinking these pre-op shakes for breakfast, lunch, and supper I have nothing to look forward to.  And once I have surgery on June 11th it'll be more of the same shakes. Even after pureed stage, soft food stage, and finally regular food stage, it's going to be a drastic change for the rest of my life. I'm giving up the one thing that really brings me joy. Eating. How do you cope with that? What do you do to fill that void? Wow. Now I'm sad.
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        Life as a big person had limited my life to what I knew I could manage to do each day. That was eat. I hadn't anything else to look forward to. So my eating choices were the best I could dream up. I planned the cooking in managable lots in my head and filled my day with and around it.

        Now I have a whole new big, bigger, biggest, best days ever. I am out there with those skinny people doing stuff i could never have dreamt of. Food is now an after thought. It doesn't consume my day. I still enjoy the good home cooked food but I eat smaller portions. I leave food on my plate when I am full. I can no longer hear my mother's voice saying eat it all up, ther are starving children in Africa who would want that!

        I still cook for family feasts, I love cooking. I still do holidays but I have changed from the All inclusive drinking and eating everything everyday kind to Self catering accommodation. This gives me the choice of cooking or eating out as I choose. I rarely drink anymore as I usually travel alone now and I feel I need to keep aware of my surroundings.

        I don't know at what point my life expanded, was it when I lost 100 pounds? Was it when I left my walking stick at home ? Was it when I said yes to an outing instead of finding an excuse to stay home ? i look back at my last five years and wonder how loosing weight has made such a difference. Be ready to amaze yourself.

        BTW, the liquid diet sucks, one more day and you are over the worst. You can do it.

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