Pity party for more than 1?????

Hey, everybody! I have been a member here since April '07. I was banded on March 23, 2007. I wanna whine and bitch and moan. LOLOL Just like everybody else, I was all full of hope and shiny bright thoughts, and a surplus of motivation when I had my surgery. I did all the right things, bought the treadmill, ate pretty well, got fills.....lost a pound here, 3 pounds here, two pounds there - while others I have talked to have lost 100 pounds + in the past year, I have lost about 30. A month ago, I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism. My TSH was off the charts. I have been on Synthroid for a month. I am praying that this had a lot to do with my slow weight loss.
I gotta admit, for the past few months, I have not exactly been the poster child for following the Lap Band rules. i basically gave up. I haven't been exercising regularly, I have been indulging in junk food, and basically being a "wallowing in self pity bowl of jello". I have a follow up appointment with my surgeon tomorrow. I almost canceled it, because I haven't lost any weight. But, I guess I'll suck it up, go in, tell them what's going on, and take my much deserved chastizing. I need to kick myself in the ass, and get back on track. I gotta admit, though - if things aren't better and I don't see some significant progress soon, I'm gonna scream. (I just read what I wrote. God, I can't STAND people who whine like I just did!) Anyway, thanks for listening. I really needed to vent all of that to people who get it.

My Mother has hyperthyroidism which is just the opposite. She has a hard time keeping weight on her body (poor poor her) LOL...but anyway, that plays so much into weight loss. My best friend that I grew up with has ALWAYS been heavy. She is probably 350 or so and has really bad hypothyroidism. The bad thing about having both is that it is very hard to get the med's stable. Both my mom and friend are constantly having to adjust their meds. I dont know if this has helped you much, have you called your DR. since you were diagnosed?

Dont' give up hope, you just need to get back on the band wagon. Sometimes it takes a kick in the rear to make that happen. Good luck!

Do you have any restriction? Get a fill so you CANT overeat. Also, see if your doc will up your dose of synthroid. My mom has had hypothyroid for years and when she was wanting to lose weight, her endocrinologist upped her dose temporarily. Its worth a shot.

Thanks for your positive feedback, Guys. It's good to know that there are others out there who have the same issues. It's easy to get discouraged, but ..........harder to get back on track, huh?

I did not feel restriction until I hit 5cc in my 10cc band. I think it's your surgeon's job to help you not chastise you. When you go in with no loss, you should get help...ie...another fill.

Best of luck with your aapointment!

Christine

I actually had 3.8 cc in my 10 CM band. I heard it's only supposed to hold a max of 4.5 cc's. Anyway, I had lost only 3 pounds in two months. My doc was actually very supportive, and did give me another fill. When he pulled out what was in there, it showed 3.5. He added .5, for a total of 4cc's. He gave me the reassurance that I needed - the pep talk, and the support I felt I needed. So, no complaints.
I'm on liquids for a few days, of course. But, I feel fine. It's back on track time for me! Thanks, everybody!

Yeah, I did have SOME restriction - but, not nearly as much as I would have expected. I remember earlier on with less of a fill, there were stages where I had more restriction. The band is SO fickle, huh? After getting this fill yesterday, though, and being on Synthroid......I think I got my mojo back! Thanks!

I am hypothyroid as well. I was diagnosed in 2003 and am on Synthroid. My TSH tested at 27! That's right 27 - I'm surprised I could even get out of bed. My hair was falling out, rapidly, alligator skin - something awful. I had HUGE mood swings - it was like living with a woman with PMS full time...I feel for my DH and DD's. I exercised like crazy, ate right (what I thought was right) and the pounds wouldn't come off, instead I was gaining weight. Girl, I know exactly how you feel!

Your TSH level has a HUGE impact on your weight loss. It took about three months to get mine to the correct level. My doctor had to up my meds every few weeks. Mine has been correct now for 2 1/2 years and I've had no problem losing weight. Hang in there - once your TSH gets to where it needs to be you'll start dropping. <<hugs>>

If you have any questions about hypothyroid, you can PM me. I'll be happy to help you if I can.

Oh dear... sorry to hear that. Hey, 30 lbs is nothing to sneeze at though-- would you have lost that 30 lbs on your own?

I'll recommend a really good book -- The Beck Diet Solution. It's cognitive therapy for people trying to lose weight, and will give you some strategies for sticking with it even when discouraged.

Good luck getting your meds worked out. And don't get too tight -- that just leads to band complications.

You can do this!

I gained 40 pounds before being diagnosed with hypothyroidism. That was on top of my already overweight body. What a drag.

Having hypothyroidism really does screw with your body. The pounds were just flying on and I was eating very well and excercising. It was so depressing.

Now that I'm on my medication the weight gain stopped and I had to bust butt to get those 40 pounds off.

Hang in there.

Don't feel discouraged. It has taken me 2 years to lose 70 lbs. I am a very slow loser.

Molly,

I just bought that book. Glad to hear it may help. I am not losing as quick as I would like but never would have lost without the band.

LadyBugRed

I feel for you. I know the exact position you are in.

I too am hypothyroidism and have known for 13+ years. I have been up and down with dosage, but the last year we think we have it right. However, I don't think that even if your thryoid is reacting like it should, does it make it easier to lose weight.

I do all the right things: I am active, I play netball three times a week, eat properly and I still have trouble losing weight. That's why my doc put me onto the band. Even after the band, I find that if I don't exercise, I start to lose weight. Go figure!

I think we have to trick our bodies, and eat different amounts of calaries each day. Up one day then down the next. If I eat the same thing every day (eg. small can of tuna and a cucumber) for lunch with similar amounts at dinner, my body doesn't recognise it is dieting. I eat so much less now than ever before, but it's still a struggle to move the weight - it's so darned confusing sometimes.