Hello , I am still in the process to lose weight to meet my weight that I need to lose before scheduling surgery. I have 8 pounds more to lose , it has been so hard , I have had a thyroidectomy and wondering here if anyone is in the same situation? Or anyone that has had surgery with a thyroidectomy ? Thank you

I am in the same boat as you. I had a total thyroidectomy about 5 years ago and have been on Synthroid since. I swear that even taking fake thyroid hormone is nothing like having a real working thyroid. It is nearly impossible to lose any weight since the thyroid regulates all metabolism in the body and with no thyroid, metabolism seems to be almost nonexistent. This is one of the reasons that I feel like I need to have this surgery, to regulate my metabolism and hormones. Just keep doing what you are doing, maybe up the intensity of your workouts a bit, cut out a few more calories, etc. You can do it! Good luck!

And Good Luck to both of you. Never thought about it before but it must be like being in a marching band with an artificial leg, it can be done but awfully hard. Keep on girls,it will be worth the work?

I have Hashimoto's and it is impossible to lose weight BUT thankful I finally stopped gaining! Also hoping that the surgery will reset everything and that I will lose weight!

I am in the same boat as you. I had a total thyroidectomy about 5 years ago and have been on Synthroid since. I swear that even taking fake thyroid hormone is nothing like having a real working thyroid. It is nearly impossible to lose any weight since the thyroid regulates all metabolism in the body and with no thyroid, metabolism seems to be almost nonexistent. This is one of the reasons that I feel like I need to have this surgery, to regulate my metabolism and hormones. Just keep doing what you are doing, maybe up the intensity of your workouts a bit, cut out a few more calories, etc. You can do it! Good luck!

Thank you yes I feel the same way appreciate you commenting back , good luck to you as well

I have Hashimoto's and it is impossible to lose weight BUT thankful I finally stopped gaining! Also hoping that the surgery will reset everything and that I will lose weight!

Yes not gaining is a amazing!!! good luck

And Good Luck to both of you. Never thought about it before but it must be like being in a marching band with an artificial leg, it can be done but awfully hard. Keep on girls,it will be worth the work[emoji13]

Yes it’s is really hard have been struggling with this now for 18 Years

18 hours ago, Em_Jay75 said:

I have Hashimoto's and it is impossible to lose weight BUT thankful I finally stopped gaining! Also hoping that the surgery will reset everything and that I will lose weight!

Me too.... Taking synthroid 200 daily and still struggling to just NOT gain! My insurance denies approval for any net gain during the 6 mos period before surgery. Has me scared to death!

Me too.... Taking synthroid 200 daily and still struggling to just NOT gain! My insurance denies approval for any net gain during the 6 mos period before surgery. Has me scared to death!

It is so hard , I am on 100 I wish you luck I though I was alone with this one good to see there are a few of us in same situation for support

I’m so glad I didn’t have to lose because I would not be scheduled for surgery since I actually gained while going through the whole process. But I can advice you to try keto diet. It works so well and you don’t have to ever be hungry there’s just little wiggle room for mistakes and little variety but if you stick to meats no dressing no rice pasta fruit starchy veg bread or juice then you’ll lose. I always lost tons of weight on it but I couldn’t keep it off as soon as I ate reg food even in moderation.


Yo-Yo Girl from New York City

Me too.... Taking synthroid 200 daily and still struggling to just NOT gain! My insurance denies approval for any net gain during the 6 mos period before surgery. Has me scared to death!

Wow, your insurance needs a lesson on Hashimoto's!! Hang in there!

I’m so glad I didn’t have to lose because I would not be scheduled for surgery since I actually gained while going through the whole process. But I can advice you to try keto diet. It works so well and you don’t have to ever be hungry there’s just little wiggle room for mistakes and little variety but if you stick to meats no dressing no rice pasta fruit starchy veg bread or juice then you’ll lose. I always lost tons of weight on it but I couldn’t keep it off as soon as I ate reg food even in moderation.


Yo-Yo Girl from New York City [emoji4]

Thank you I shall look into keto thank you so much [emoji1303]

6 hours ago, pattyro said:

It is so hard , I am on 100 I wish you luck I though I was alone with this one good to see there are a few of us in same situation for support

You are definitely not alone, it's tough. I'm just hoping if I go through this process, it helps regulate things somewhat. Good luck to u as well. Mind if I follow u to keep an eye on your progress?

3 hours ago, Em_Jay75 said:

Wow, your insurance needs a lesson on Hashimoto's!! Hang in there!

Yes, they do. In all honesty, I end up fasting for a day or two before my weigh in just so that I don't show a gain. It's nearly impossible to lose and keep off, if it wasn't I wouldn't be in this situation...right? Lol

Yes, they do. In all honesty, I end up fasting for a day or two before my weigh in just so that I don't show a gain. It's nearly impossible to lose and keep off, if it wasn't I wouldn't be in this situation...right? Lol

Exactly!! And Hashimoto's is Brutal on Weight, I gained 70lbs in 8 months! When is your surgery date?

2 minutes ago, Em_Jay75 said:

Exactly!! And Hashimoto's is Brutal on Weight, I gained 70lbs in 8 months! When is your surgery date?

I have gained about the same as u in the course of about 9 mos. I don't have a surgery date yet. I finish my 6 mos doctor monitored weight loss requirement in July so I'm thinking a late August/early Sept surgery date.