I was diagnosed 9 years ago with Type 1 diabetes. The day I was diagnosed, I was also told I also have Hypothyroidsim (which means my thyroid is underactive). I was placed on Synthroid and to be quite honest, when I would try to lose weight I would be successful. This all stopped about a year ago, it has seemed virtually impossible for me to lose weight. My levels are monitored every three months by my Endocronologyst and I am in control. I am scared to death that I am going to pay all this money to get my band and that I will not lose any weight. I would really appreciate any input from anyone out there with an underactive thyroid and what you've gone through and how you're doing on the band. I don't care if the weight takes a little longer to come off, what I'm scared to death about is that I won't lose anything.

I was diagnosed 9 years ago with Type 1 diabetes. The day I was diagnosed, I was also told I also have Hypothyroidsim (which means my thyroid is underactive). I was placed on Synthroid and to be quite honest, when I would try to lose weight I would be successful. This all stopped about a year ago, it has seemed virtually impossible for me to lose weight. My levels are monitored every three months by my Endocronologyst and I am in control. I am scared to death that I am going to pay all this money to get my band and that I will not lose any weight. I would really appreciate any input from anyone out there with an underactive thyroid and what you've gone through and how you're doing on the band. I don't care if the weight takes a little longer to come off, what I'm scared to death about is that I won't lose anything.

I have type 2 diabetes and have been hypothyroid for 20 yrs. I was banded may 2 this year and to date have lost 55lbs. Not everyone is the same, I can only speak for myself. I would think as long as you are on the correct dose you should be able to lose weight. I actually had to decrease my synthroid dose after surgery after my pcp checked my tsh and it was 0.

Thank you for your response. That is wonderful that you have lost so much weight already. I have done a ton of research on this and from everything I've read it seems that weight loss is very possible if your levels are in check. Many people have stated that they have had to lower their dosage as they lose weight. I'm very hopeful that I am successful.

I'm hypothyroid and have lost a total of 16lbs already. (I take Synthroid too)

I am also hypothyroid, on 200mcg of Synthroid daily. I haven't had to adjust my dosage yet, but go back for blood work in September, so maybe then. My loss has been slower than alot of others on here, but I am losing. I am down 39 lbs since starting my pre-op diet and 22 inches. Good luck on your journey!! Keep us posted on how you are doing.

Oh this is wonderful to hear. I fully realize everyone is different but it is good to hear that you can be successful. I am a self pay and am meeting with the doctor and nutrisionist on Thursday. After that I will be scheduled for an upper GI and EKG and then surgery will be scheduled. The doctors said it goes very quickly when you are self pay so I am looking forward to having surgery this month. It's time to get healthy!!!!