8yrs later became hypothyoid and gained 40 lbs
After my lap-band was placed I lived happily between 160-170 for 7 years. Almost two years ago I was diagnosed with Graves disease (hyperthyroidism), and no it did not make me lose weight (of course I wouldn't be that lucky). To treat this, I had the radiation ablation treatment to kill my thyroid gland, effectively making me hypothyroid. Now 19 months later I've gained nearly 40lbs!! And I have yet to have a normal thyroid function level, so I'm still hypothyroid...grrrrr.
With the weight gain, I started having severe heartburn. So I had an upper GI and found a new gastric surgeon (Sayeed Ikramudin, MD) to find out what I needed to do. He removed the 1.5cc of fluid in my band, which cured the heartburn. However, I'm still gaining weight and freaking out!!
My gastric surgeon is referring me to a weight loss specialist who is also an Endocrinologist to find out the best way to treat my situation. This Endocrinologist (Charles Billington, MD) also treats patients who have weight gain after a weight loss surgery. Still freaking out.............
Once my thyroid is functioning normally, it will not make me lose the weight I've gained. Now I'm contemplating a different weight loss surgery, but my darn BMI is only 33..............
What to do, what to do, what to do? Still freaking out...................and I'm already taking antidepressants since depression is a major side effect from hypothyroidism.
Conclusion...........hypothyroidism has ruined my life :(
