Has anyone had WLS with hypothyroidism? How is it going with weightloss?

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I have Graves disease.

I had my thyroid destroyed via Radioactive tx, been Hypo thyroid since Dec 2015. On Thyroxine since January 2016.

My surgery had to be postponed when I was hyper thyroid.

Since March 2016 (WLS) I lost total of 9 kg ( approx. 20 pounds),

Seems slow loss, however I did hit the stall couple of weeks ago.

It is normal though,to have stalls, even though they can be frustrating .....

I am interested in thyroid disease weight loss, also.

I had couple of mini binges recently, emotional/head cravings, chocolate made me ill, so had some ice-cream and extra Proteins late at night.

I only started gentle exercises 2 weeks ago.

@ Grave's disease here too. Had my thyroid destroyed by RAI (radioactive iodine) swallow when I was in the Navy Sometime in 1999. Been Hypo and on Synthroid since 1999. I am Pre-op and hope my thyroid does not hinder my weight loss progress. Time will tell.

Currently on 300 Mcg tablet once a day and skipping Sundays. I never knew about taking it with Calcium..will have to watch for that. I take it everynight at bed time and my levels have been steady ever since. I see an Endo once every 6 months, I find the Endo knows a bit more about Graves then my PCP.

Edited May 6, 201610 yr by Killian

@@Killian - that's a pretty high dose. Have you ever tried taking it in the morning on empty stomach? Might be able to have a lower dose that way as I think food and other meds affect it. Having said that, as long as you are consistent, that is the key. I am same as you (graves, RAI in 2012, hypo by 6 weeks post-Rai). Good news is it hasn't hindered my weight loss at all. I am down about 115 pounds since surgery (11 months). I have had to increase my med as it doesn't absorb as easily post-op (at least with bypass). Good luck to you!!

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@@Killian

I am 8 weeks post op, and I am steadily losing weight. Lost 12kg (26.4 Ibs) so far.

When is your surgery, and what type of surgery are you having? Sleeve or Bypass?

I am finding that the more weight I lose, my Thyroxine (Synthroid) levels get too high, and I am swinging back to Hyper thyroid again ....

I am glad to learn that you also skip Sunday dose. I will start this Sunday, and see what happens.

I had RAI in August last year (2015), and went Hypo in December last year, 2015

On Thyroxine since January 2016, so this is a new learning curve for me.

I have to have 6 weekly blood tests post surgery, seeing my Endo every 3 months, unless I get issues .....

@@Killian - that's a pretty high dose. Have you ever tried taking it in the morning on empty stomach? Might be able to have a lower dose that way as I think food and other meds affect it. Having said that, as long as you are consistent, that is the key.

I take my Thyroxine early in the morning, when I first wake up, on empty stomach, then go back to sleep. This way I can have my coffee and Breakfast when I get up.

Calcium, I take it in the evening.

With weight loss, the Synthroid levels can be affected, and doses need to be monitored and adjusted, if needed.

Good luck with your surgery

Cheers,

Margo

Yes. I have hashimotos and had sleeve April 28. I was approved since my thyroid was in control with meds. I am experiencing"hunger" which other posters are not and I have a sneaking suspicion it's my thyroid disease and "dead" metabolism

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Yes. I have hashimotos and had sleeve April 28. I was approved since my thyroid was in control with meds. I am experiencing"hunger" which other posters are not and I have a sneaking suspicion it's my thyroid disease and "dead" metabolism

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I was having hunger pains after my RNY! People on here were trying to tell me it's absolutely not hunger- it's in my head.. Well why do I feel my stomach physically growling? Be wary where you turn for advice, a lot of people are just waiting for a chance to act like they know everything about a body that's not theirs.

@@cozycastle50

I exprienced Hunger post op, I experience hunger These Days.

Post op, on fluids only, like in a Funnel, they go through quickly, and thyroid or no thyroid, majority of people get hungry at this stage.

I get hungry now, if I forget to eat, usually about 4 hours after I ate something before.

More dense Protein food reduces the hunger later on, on a soft, mushy to solid phase.

You are early post op, so hang in there.

Talk with your Dietician/NUT re your hunger

I did, and was suggested to add protein powders to my fluids, then purees etc

@@cat.jackson89

Some people with bypass, I read that some experience Reflux .... You're early post op too

I had the growling stomach, bad hunger early post op, and then noticed my reflux was getting worse. Sleeve can be worse for reflux for some.

Sometimes reflux can mimic hunger pangs and sensations

I have been on Nexium for the past 2 weeks, and this helps my acid reflux and over the top hunger pangs.

Other med I was given, rabeprazole or Somac did not help me.

I am still reasonably early post op - 8 weeks, but I have now gone through all the food phases and changes, and my hunger is real if I don't eat regularly.

Each food stage/phase helped to curb the hunger more for me.

@@cozycastle50

I forgot to add the possibility of Reflux.

Reflux can mimic hunger pangs.

I had bad reflux early post op, then at the beginning of each New food phase. And when I drank too acidy fluids, or forgot to eat for hours, or ate too fast and didn't chew properly.

Got a strong anti-reflux med now, as the original wasn't helping.

Nexium is working for me.

@@cat.jackson89

Some people with bypass, I read that some experience Reflux .... You're early post op too

I had the growling stomach, bad hunger early post op, and then noticed my reflux was getting worse. Sleeve can be worse for reflux for some.

Sometimes reflux can mimic hunger pangs and sensations

I have been on Nexium for the past 2 weeks, and this helps my acid reflux and over the top hunger pangs.

Other med I was given, rabeprazole or Somac did not help me.

I am still reasonably early post op - 8 weeks, but I have now gone through all the food phases and changes, and my hunger is real if I don't eat regularly.

Each food stage/phase helped to curb the hunger more for me.

I take axid to prevent reflux. I've never experienced reflux to my knowledge.

@@cat.jackson89

You're so lucky !

Reflux is awful ...

I just had my first ever vomiting episode today ...

My scrambled egg must have been too dry, I ate it too fast, felt reflux/burning getting stronger ....

Travelled up my oesophagus, next was a quick run to the bathroom ....

No nausea though .... weird

@@Killian

I am 8 weeks post op, and I am steadily losing weight. Lost 12kg (26.4 Ibs) so far.

When is your surgery, and what type of surgery are you having? Sleeve or Bypass?

I am finding that the more weight I lose, my Thyroxine (Synthroid) levels get too high, and I am swinging back to Hyper thyroid again ....

I am glad to learn that you also skip Sunday dose. I will start this Sunday, and see what happens.

I had RAI in August last year (2015), and went Hypo in December last year, 2015

On Thyroxine since January 2016, so this is a new learning curve for me.

I have to have 6 weekly blood tests post surgery, seeing my Endo every 3 months, unless I get issues .....

@@Killian - that's a pretty high dose. Have you ever tried taking it in the morning on empty stomach? Might be able to have a lower dose that way as I think food and other meds affect it. Having said that, as long as you are consistent, that is the key.

I take my Thyroxine early in the morning, when I first wake up, on empty stomach, then go back to sleep. This way I can have my coffee and Breakfast when I get up.

Calcium, I take it in the evening.

With weight loss, the Synthroid levels can be affected, and doses need to be monitored and adjusted, if needed.

Good luck with your surgery

Cheers,

Margo

@ I am having Gastric Sleeve surgery sometime in September. I have not tried taking it in the morning on an empty stomach, I will give that a try. Problem is, I get up at 3:30 am to catch a 4:15am train..so I kinda roll out of bed into my clothes and out the door. I tend to forget $h!t in the morning, so it has become "routine" for me to take it at night. But lowering the dose would be nice, so will discuss it with my Endo at next appoint in June.

My thyroid is dead and has been for the last 15yrs or so before that it was barely functioning from autoimmune disease and exposure to toxins. I take a high dose of synthroid every day to replace what I'm not making. Weightloss wise, it has effected me. I'm considered a "slow loser" by my NUT. I've never met one of her goals on paper, but I am still losing consistently for me(minus the many many stalls). I'm doing ok though. At the 6 month mark, I've lost around 105lbs since surgery and the rest was from my medically supervised weightloss.

@@Sajijoma - 105 pounds in 6 months is a slow loser??!! I would hate to meet your NUT. She IS nuts! You are doing amazingly well - especially given you have had stalls. Please ignore her "on paper" goals. That's crap. You are doing great!

@@Sajijoma

I agree with Daisee68 : Yes, your NUT is nuts, totally !

Your weight loss is fantastic, Congratulations! This is a loss of almost 8kg a month! (17.5 Ibs per month !) !

My dietician (NUT) told me that losing 1-1.5 kg per week is normal and good. Up to 6 kg per month ( 9-13 Ibs)

good luck with your nutty NUT ..... maybe you can get a saner one .....

@@Killian

@ I am having Gastric Sleeve surgery sometime in September. I have not tried taking it in the morning on an empty stomach, I will give that a try. Problem is, I get up at 3:30 am to catch a 4:15am train..so I kinda roll out of bed into my clothes and out the door. I tend to forget $h!t in the morning, so it has become "routine" for me to take it at night. But lowering the dose would be nice, so will discuss it with my Endo at next appoint in June.

This must be hard then to take it in the morning for you, as you need at least 1/2 hour (ideally 1 hour) prior food.

When I worked shift work, I had to have a coffee straight away, when I got up.

I don't know if you have a Breakfast at 3.30 or so .... or later once you get to work.

With just coffee or tea in the mornings, providing it is consistent, the switch may work.

Yes, please discuss it with your Endo.

What I do to remember to take my med in the morning, is to take it our of the fridge the night before and put it in my little pill container, on my bedside table, next to my glass of Water.

It is a habit now, so it works for me.

With skipping the Sunday dose, I put reminders in my phone for Saturday evenings, and a posted note on my med package in the fridge.

Good luck, Killian