wls graduate and new to the forum

i had gastric bypass in june 2001.at that time i weighed 328.one year later i was down to 217 .in nov 2002 i got pregant. i gained 20 pounds during the pregancy. ,now i am having a hard time losing since being diagnosed with an underactive thyroid. any sugesstions.

Hi Dana. I don't have any advice, but I just wanted to welcome you to the grad's board. I'm sure you will find some wisdom here from someone~Good Luck to You!!!!! Tracy B 328/150 5'9"

Welcome Dana, I don't have knowledge of thyroid problems either. Are you on meds now? Sometimes it takes a while to get the right meds in to help with the problem. Wish you the best! Dana

Dana, Welcome to the Grads Board! Yep, that's not as uncommon as one would think. Get in touch with an endocrinologist to set up treatment for your Hypothyroidism. Check out- http://hcd2.bupa.co.uk/fact_sheets/html/underactive_thyroid.html scroll down to "Treatment." To get some info for discussion with your doc. Ironically, it's just above- "Pregnancy and Hypothyroidism." See, not so uncommon! In the meantime, from other's postings about the same over the years? I would say, nutritionally, avoid Soy products. Melissa Mermaid had some info about this, (we discussed at the Lexington Convention in passing) And I believe that Tooter has some info regarding it at- http://www.bariatricbytes.com/soy.html Hope this helps!! Keep us updated and don't be a Stranger!! Best Wishes- Dx

Hi Dana! I was just diagnosed with an underactive thyroid and placed on medication by my PCP. He checked my T3 level during a blood lab and found that it was low. Ask your doctor if he could check your T3 level. I was told that many doctors don't necessarily check this and it can be overlooked. Hope this helps!! Welcome to the Grad Board!!! Have a wonderful Holiday Season!!! Aloha, Pat

hi pat! are you having a hard time losing weight with th thyroid.i amm taking synthroid .88annd cytomel .5 (twice a day is cytomel)..my doctor never checked my t3 level but put me on cytomel because i was not feeling good on synthroid alone. i amm feeling a lot better with these..what medicine are you taking? thanks Dana