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goplay94123    576

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I was sleeved March 1st - I have hit 2 stalls but am trucking along. I just hit the 50lb lost mark so i am happy about that!

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ashgru    17

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I was sleeved March 1st - I have hit 2 stalls but am trucking along. I just hit the 50lb lost mark so i am happy about that!

Awesome thats great!! Keep up the good work!!!

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OzRoo    1,492

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I was sleeved 8th March 2016

My weight and BMI are below, in my signature.

I have lost over 21kg (46 Ib), and had 2-3 major stalls.

Had lot of reflux issues earlier on, now controlled with Nexium.

I also have an auto-immune thyroid disease, if not for the thyroid, my post WLS journey has been rather smooth.

I am happy with my results, and keep plodding on :)

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vccaan    3

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OzRoo, I too have an auto-immune thyroid disease. Now I found out I have 2 large nodules causing problems. I may need surgery.

I had surgery on March 7th. Last week I lost 80 lbs. This week I gained 4! I was so upset. I was trying to figure out how could this of happened. Then I realized that I was so busy baking for Christmas that I haven't been taking my meds. What a relief. Now I can get back on track.

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OzRoo    1,492

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@@vccaan

Yes, this autoimmune thyroid disease can really make life difficult. I am sorry to hear about the 2 large nodules.

Hope that you get this resolved soon and with success!

Congratulations on your great weight loss! Well done!!!

Yes, the meds can throw a curve ball, I am glad that you found out the cause.

With my med, I always put it on my bedside table, so I take it first thing in the morning when I wake up.

The rest stays in the fridge, but I cut out 4 blisters, and each night I put one in a tiny dish on my bedside table.

This way, I don't forget.

2 doses adjustments ago, my med was halved, and even though my blood tests came back "normal", I was in the higher end of TSH, and I really noticed the difference! I did not feel too good.

So the dose was increased, and now I am back to hyper symptoms .....

Another dose adjustment now .....

I am glad you are back on track! Christmas can be such a busy time .....

When my med was halved, my weight loss stopped.

Now my scales are still not budging, but at least I am shrinking.

Best Wishes to you :)

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vccaan    3

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@@OzRoo

I'm glad they got you back on track. Inches mean a lot. That's awesome! The pounds will be next.

That's a good idea about putting the medicine on the night stand. I'm going to try it. Thanks.

Have an enjoyable holiday!

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