Am having open rny on Jan 20 I have hypo thyroid. This makes losing weight really hard. Does anyone else have thyroid and can I still expect to lose regularly with only an occasional plateau?

Hi, I had gastric bypass. Due to a congenital disorder, my body makes no thyroid at all and I take .225 mg of Levothyxrine daily. My weight loss was quite consistent, my surgeon and I were both pleased when I got to my goal weight. I have since gained 8 pounds but don't believe it is thyroid related but putting too much food in my stomach. You can do this and be very successful. Best of luck to you in your weight loss journey!

Edited January 10, 201412 yr by ajustice

I meant to say I had weight loss surgery (rny) 10/2009. and I take levothroxine.

I have the same problem as you I lost 98lbs so far started of at 235 now im at 142. Keep doing what the doctor told you, protein shakes, excercise and never miss a dose of your thyroid medication. You will be fine

Edited January 10, 201412 yr by ajustice

I'm looking forward to losing, I have Graves Disease and could not loss no matter how hard I tried . My tentative surgery date is Jan 24.

That's awesome news! I actually have Graves' disease . After trying for years to lose weight with only short term success I am looking for a life long change! Thanks for sharing your stories!

I asked a question about metabolism because of the Graves at my preop class and the nurse said I would lose weight!.

I also have hypothyroidism.

When I had my sleeve my dosage of levo had to be reduced a little.

I'm taking armor now and find it better.

But like someone else said...try never to miss a dose.

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Congrats to you!

I have Hypo Thyroid disease too. You will do fine. Just take your meds and vitamins everyday.

I am 3 weeks out now and weight loss is really slow ! I see so many people dropping 10 + lbs a week and here I am slow at only 2-3 a week. Is this typical of thyroid wls patients?

I am 3 weeks out now and weight loss is really slow ! I see so many people dropping 10 + lbs a week and here I am slow at only 2-3 a week. Is this typical of thyroid wls patients?

I truly believe that a lot depends on what pre-op diet you did and how long you did it.....you most probably have already lost a lot of glycogen and Water just being on a pre -op diet.

I don't think that the thyroid is going to make that much difference if your levels are checked and are within the limits....if you are worried get your bloods done to check for this.

Good luck.

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I am 3 weeks out now and weight loss is really slow ! I see so many people dropping 10 + lbs a week and here I am slow at only 2-3 a week. Is this typical of thyroid wls patients?

Are you taking methimazole?

My surgery has been changed to Feb 28th and it worry about the weight coming off...I wish you luck.

I am 3 weeks out now and weight loss is really slow ! I see so many people dropping 10 + lbs a week and here I am slow at only 2-3 a week. Is this typical of thyroid wls patients?

I just had gastric bypass surgery last Tuesday...also have hashimotos hypothyroidism...also worried that I won't lose as much either... I'm 5feet 1 inch tall and weighed 225 last Tuesday....scale today said 222. What was your weight and how tall are you...and how much do you weigh now? Sorry to be nosy

I am on Synthroid 175mcg once a day.

I am 5'1" at my highest weight I was 298. Then I signed up for the surgery on Jan 1, 2014 I weighed 256. Surgery date I weighed 246.9 Jan 20, 2014. Today is weigh in day and I weighed in at 230 a loss this week of only 2 lbs .

Looking at the big picture I lost 15.9 lbs in 3 weeks so although the last 2 weeks have been very low losses when have I ever lost 15.9 lbs in 3 weeks!

I just wish it was a bit higher total per week I just want to see results! I am a very patient person!

I had a set back last week when the removed my staples from my open RNY. There was a large gap in the incision line that had to be glued and retaped. I was then told no treadmill for awhile. Tomorrow I plan on going back on it. Maybe that will give better results for next weigh in!

Thank you so much for all the support!!

I am on .300mcg of Synthroid (used to be Levothyroxine but dr. switched to brand name to see if my thyroid levels improved...a little over a year ago). I do think my weight loss will be impacted by my Hashimotos. I had surgery on January 13th at 310lbs (lost 10lbs on the week of pre op liquids) and yesterday weighed 288. This time last week I weighed 296 which disappointed me. And this week I am not sure why the loss...cannot have anything to do with protein or enough calories or physical activity because I am forcing myself to eat and, even so, it's minimal...perhaps the record cold temperatures and ice water have inspired fat burning.

It's going to come off but it's not falling off. I remind myself that in this world of instant access and instant everything that it has taken me years to become morbidly obese and I will just take it as it comes. Whether it's 2lbs or 8lbs, it's better than where I was a month ago.

Perhaps SOMEDAY I won't need an elephant dose of thyroid hormones.