16 years post op Malabsorption and underactive thyroid (hypothyriodism) issues !! Need help

-1.5 pounds/week is a pretty good rate for someone that far out from surgery. We will not lose at the same rate we did right after surgery. My goal is usually a pound a week.

It is just going to take time. Patience, grasshopper!!

Thanks for the encouragement! I'm trying to stay positive.. Just a very difficult situation..

couple of things:

malabsorption does affect absorption. I currently take 200mcg a day, which is three times the dosage that would be required for someone my size that did not have malabsorption, according to my endo. He says we have to dose by my labs and not my size. If that is the amount it takes, that is the amount it takes.

never take genetic thyroid supplement. Always insist on synthesis, even if you have to self pay.

It must be taken at least four hours away from any other medication, food or drink and should be taken in the morning.

I take mine st 3,4,5 o'clock in the mornings, what ever tome I wale to turn or got to pee.

hypothyrodism is not a result of WLS. Many ppl who have never had WLS develop it. It was on your genes to develop it no matter what you did.

It does take time to regulate so don't panic, that is not doing any good. It is a matter of doing labs regularly and sdjusying regularly as needed. Many of us live healthy lives with hypothyroidism.

As far as the weight gain, make sure you are strictly on plan or drop by 500 cals a day and you will lose it. Drop all carbs until you lose it.

Your post helped me a lot. Thank you!

Hi Cindy,

Sorry to hear all you are going through. You are lucky you are in the NY area. We have had many members post about issues like this and one of the surgeons that specializes in issues like this is Dr. Garber. Give his office a call And see if they can help?

Shawn Garber

New York Bariatric Group
Roslyn Heights (also in...)
Phone: 800-633-THIN

Regards,

Kathy

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Thank you Kathy! Dr Garber was actually my surgeon 16 years ago. I might try to contact him. Although I am not sure how he could help considering I don't need revision surgery. I wasnt aware he treated malabsorption and Thyriod issues. I'll check his web site (I am actually still on the front page as a success story) so depressing considering what I've been through this year..

Please let me know and if not I will get busy and see who we can find in your area

Ok Kathy. Thank you. I just discussed this again with my Endo. I am going to work on stabilizing the thyroid while seeing a nutritionist . Then once stabilized I will seek other help if I am not in good shape. I am also going to call Dr Garber about an upper endoscopy. I am having pain near the surgery site so maybe I have a small ulcer. I had one years ago because I took Alleve.. I'll keep trying I cant take being this big. Its so defeating!!

I appreciate all of your help

Thank you

Cindy

Thanks Cindy for the update..... Feel free to contact me via PM or [email protected] any time. keep me posted OK?

Thank you I will!