okay... I know it seems like a weird thing to be happy about.... but I'm thrilled.

I have been a painfully slow looser since surgery. The most I ever lost in a month was 10lbs (one memorable month). I work out 2x per day most days... yoga (harder and more intense than it sounds) and weights. I also hike and bike and almost never watch tv. I eat mostly Protein and my calories stay between 600-1100 per day. My loss has slowed to the point where I loose about 1/2 lb per week (some weeks its a whole lb!). I am .1 bmi points away from being "normal" still, and would like to loose 20 more lbs to end at a bmi of 21.

I had come to accept that that might never happen, and that if it was going to happen in would take me 8 mos or so (to loose 20 lbs post gastric sleeve.... seriously!!!!). Its been depressing but I reached a place of acceptance.

Got my 3 month labs done (I know I know... I'm 5 months post op) and everything looks fabulous... great Iron, b12, D etc. Only thing is I have hypothyroidism. We are going to check again in 1 month... but if its truly hypo... that exlains my slow loss, and if I get on some meds that last 20lbs will more than likely come right off. So.... I guess I'm excited about the news that my thyroid isnt functioning well.

has anyone started thyroid medecine post op???? how did it affect your weight loss?

Edited September 24, 201015 yr by stcyt

I have hypothyroid and the weight loss is awfully slow. On my 1 month post op my nutritionist was very unhappy with the NO LOSS. He thinks it has to do with my thyroid. I am not consuming as much food or cal yet the weight don't seem to come off.

I would like to know if it would be good idea to see a specialist (endocrinologist) or just my regular doctor.

I am very disappointed with this. Sometimes it feels as if nothing ever will work for me. :001_tt2::ciappa:

I would def see an endocrinologist to manage your thyroid levels. they test more than just the TSH that most regular Dr's just test you for.

Your experience is what i'm totally afraid of. :thumbup:

i'm on synthroid also and you'll be amazed at how much of a difference it makes. The thyroid not only controls metabolism but can also effect your mood too. A few times throughout the years I've been slack on getting my Rx filled and I can definately tell the difference...once you're on meds though it's for LIFE. Good luck with the remainder of your weight loss...if you do need medication the rest should just MELT off. :001_tt2:

it feels silly to ask this but, what ways can I rev up my metabolism without drugs? I do a brisk treadmill walk for 30 min every morning and take in 600 cals a day with 70+ grams of protein.