So I've done all the requirements for the surgery. I've had the consultation, had all the labs, tests, evals, etc. However, the one thing holding me back is my TSH - which is my thyroid level. I was told my TSH level is a 6.8. Normal is 3.0 and under.:thumbup: They told me that I wuold have to see my GP and talk about being on synthroid. So last week I went in and he thought it would be in my best interest to get my labs taken again as well as a T4 level drawn.

Anyway, I'm just playing the waiting game.

BUT LATELY!!!!:huh2: :

I HAVE JUST BEEN SOOO TIRED/LAZY!!:sleep::w00t::sleep:

I just don't have any energy right now. Just the thought of doing laundry, housework, even taking my dogs out for a walk just urks me. :mad:

I'm just so frustrated that I can't get off my butt for the life of me.

About a month ago I started working nightshift 12 hour shifts 3 nights a week. I don't know if that has something to do with it, but I honestly just think it's because I'm fat and/or combonation of the thyroid problem.:thumbup:

I just wanna cry I'm so frustrated!!:drool::crying:

I want to get this weight loss surgery ASAP!

I just needed to vent that, sorry. LOL:thumbdown:

Hi Jessica,

I had issues with being tired and lethargic too and turned out my thyroid was a little outta whack.

I am now on Synthroid and i have an abundance of energy. If your thyroid is that far outta whack too it could

def be contributing to your being so worn out. You should have the labs done and get some thyroid meds if required.

Good luck in your road to looking kick butt awesome!

It's probably your thyroid. Once the PCP confirms and gets you properly titrated on synthroid (and that can be a process so be patient) you'll feel much better.

Im on meds for my thyroid. Is it possable to get off the meds once ya lose weight or is it a life time thing?

Your meds will need to be adjusted, but you won't be able to discontinue them just because you reduce your weight. Sorry!

I think you need to go easy on yourself till you get your thyroid right.

Its partly being fat, it makes you lazy and tired, so that working out isnt appealing. On that note, perhaps you can make a deal with yourself that you do a gentle 30 minute walk a day or that you do your housework and only sit down doing nothing for x hours per day or whatever. Just increase your movement slightly for the weight loss process. No matter the cause of tiredness being inactive doesnt help it and makes you feel worse. But if you're thyroid's out of whack, thats a kind of tiredness you cant talk yourself out of and its very debilitating, having big expectations of yourself just now is only going to end in disappointment that you havent managed to do it.

But getting the weight off, its amazing when you realise how tired carrying it all around actually made you. Being normal weight makes a HUGE difference to energy levels.