Hi my names Heather and I have Hashimotos Thyroiditis, PCOS, high blood pressure & an anxiety disorder. I'm 22 260lbs about 5.7' & I'm considering the gastric band surgery. I'm very afraid of surgery & how its going to turn out just curious if anyone else has the same issues I have or are around the same age & how surgery went did it help any symptoms from the above issues? How's life now?

I'm 32... Surgery weight 310 .... 5 months later 230..... I also have hash thyroid I was on a high dose of medicine...... But my last blood work 2 weeks ago should that I'm in normal range...... I got the sleeve though

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I'm 32... Surgery weight 310 .... 5 months later 230..... I also have hash thyroid I was on a high dose of medicine...... But my last blood work 2 weeks ago should that I'm in normal range...... I got the sleeve though

I've changed my mind after doing a lot of research and I think I'm also going to have the gastric sleeve surgery. I do have a few questions if you don't mind me asking. What's been the hardest part? What's your workout routine consist of? How's your hormonal level anymore anxiety than normal?

I've changed my mind after doing a lot of research and I think I'm also going to have the gastric sleeve surgery. I do have a few questions if you don't mind me asking. What's been the hardest part? What's your workout routine consist of? How's your hormonal level anymore anxiety than normal?

Sure you can ask all the questions you want..... The hardest part honestly is getting my brain to see my weight lose...... I'm down 87lbs..... To be honest I just started working out 3days ago......... I ride the bike and walk the tread mill for an hour a day............ the last couple years I been taking levothyroxime 0.100mg but since the surgery my doctor has been lowering my dose, I'm taking 0.50 now........ I can say the first 3months my emotions were every where.... My doctor told me not to make any life changes choices in the first 9 months of this surgery since ur body is out of wack..... Pls ask anything... That's the only way we can find out things....

Hi Heather! I have Hashimotos and PCOS as well. My surgery was 1/17/13. I started at 265 and I'm now comfortable at 184 (5'11"). Hashis and PCOS make for slow losses, but they were steady for me. I still have difficulty managing my symptoms so I've been trying to stay on the AIP diet (autoimmune protocol). A big source of support for me is the Hashimotos 911 group on Facebook. I'm available to answer any questions.

Sure you can ask all the questions you want..... The hardest part honestly is getting my brain to see my weight lose...... I'm down 87lbs..... To be honest I just started working out 3days ago......... I ride the bike and walk the tread mill for an hour a day............ the last couple years I been taking levothyroxime 0.100mg but since the surgery my doctor has been lowering my dose, I'm taking 0.50 now........ I can say the first 3months my emotions were every where.... My doctor told me not to make any life changes choices in the first 9 months of this surgery since ur body is out of wack..... Pls ask anything... That's the only way we can find out things....

This websites been a god send when I started this whole journey I was the only person I knew thinking about surgery & dealing with my medical issues. Thank you for answering my questions any helpful hints & tid bits are welcome. Now that you've had the surgery does your stomach feel any different other than being smaller & filling up quicker? do you feel deprived of any foods? Any cravings?

Hi Heather! I have Hashimotos and PCOS as well. My surgery was 1/17/13. I started at 265 and I'm now comfortable at 184 (5'11"). Hashis and PCOS make for slow losses, but they were steady for me. I still have difficulty managing my symptoms so I've been trying to stay on the AIP diet (autoimmune protocol). A big source of support for me is the Hashimotos 911 group on Facebook. I'm available to answer any questions.

I haven't tried the API diet what does it consist of? & I'm friending the fb page now

This websites been a god send when I started this whole journey I was the only person I knew thinking about surgery & dealing with my medical issues. Thank you for answering my questions any helpful hints & tid bits are welcome. Now that you've had the surgery does your stomach feel any different other than being smaller & filling up quicker? do you feel deprived of any foods? Any cravings?

I'm not deprived cause I allow myself to have a bite of anything a want........ It might not be the right way but I didn't want to feel like I was on a diet forever........... Honestly now that I'm 6 months out I feel normal............ The food changes aren't as hard as I thought since food doesn't seem important anymore.... What's important is this new body.......... Plus all the compliments makes me work harder since I love hearing them.....

I'm not deprived cause I allow myself to have a bite of anything a want........ It might not be the right way but I didn't want to feel like I was on a diet forever........... Honestly now that I'm 6 months out I feel normal............ The food changes aren't as hard as I thought since food doesn't seem important anymore.... What's important is this new body.......... Plus all the compliments makes me work harder since I love hearing them.....

That's great I guess I can't imagine food not being important it feels like the only thing on my mind on this diet my nutritionist has me on. I can't wait to feel good about my body. What types of food did you stock up on for the few weeks after surgery? What type of vitamins do you take? Has hair loss happend?

I haven't tried the API diet what does it consist of? & I'm friending the fb page now

The AIP diet eliminates foods that cause inflammation in your body and gut. Most Hashis patients report a decrease in symptoms when they eliminate inflammatory foods such as gluten, dairy, nightshades, nuts, and soy. Another huge help in my journey to feel better has been the book, "Stop the Thyroid Madness".

Hi Heather! I have Hashimotos and PCOS as well. My surgery was 1/17/13. I started at 265 and I'm now comfortable at 184 (5'11"). Hashis and PCOS make for slow losses, but they were steady for me. I still have difficulty managing my symptoms so I've been trying to stay on the AIP diet (autoimmune protocol). A big source of support for me is the Hashimotos 911 group on Facebook. I'm available to answer any questions.

What blender do you use?

What blender do you use?

I have a Kitchenaid KSB560. It's not a blendtec but it makes super smooth smoothies.