Re: MGBers and hypothyroidism

[Guest guest]

Hi :

I had the MGB on 9/25/00 and so far my weight loss is right on target. As of

today I have lost 27.5 pounds and hope to reach 30 by the 25th of this month.

I still take the same dosage of thyroid medicine that I did before surgery.

Dr. R. told me not to take any the day of surgery 9/25 and to start retaking

it 9/29 which is what I did. I just make sure I take it first thing in the

morning on an empty stomach and by itself so that nothing will interfere with

the absorption. I allow 45 min to 1 hour before eating or taking any other

meds. My PCP says that as my weight comes off she will have to adjust the

dosage lower because I will not need as much. I will see her this week to and

she will tell me how often to get tested. I know she will test me this week

because my level was off right before surgery due to me taking the meds along

with my calcium pills (which I found out is a no no because the calcium

blocks the absorption. I guess prescription drugs are not like our vitamins

and minerals from foods tha

t do not get absorbed because I am not taking double/triple doses.

Pam Mc from land

MGB 9/25/00

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 10/23/2000 11:20:51 AM Eastern Daylight Time,

SFRYE@... writes:

<< SFRYE@... (SANDRA ) >>

,

You can e-mail me privately. I have hypothyroidism.

My MGB was 6/1/2000

Trish

metrishal@...

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

I have hypothyroidism. I had my MGB 5-31-00 and resumed my

thyroid med 2 weeks after surgery. The dosage is the same and I've had my

blood tested 3 times since surgery and all is well. There doesn't seem to

be a malabsorbtion problem with medications.

Best Wishes,

Genz

MGB 5-31-00

249/193

56 pounds and 76 inches gone forever

SANDRA wrote:

> Hi,

> I would like to talk to anyone that is hypothyroidism and that has

> had

> the MGB. I know that you probably lose weight a little slower. Also,

> what happens with your meds. Do they double them up or what? I would

> imagine that since everything that is ingested has so little time for

> digestion that the meds barely have the time to break down and get in

> your system.

> Thanks,

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Genz,

Glad to see you back. I am also glad to hear that everyone is working

through the tragedy that you all have faced recently.

I had a dear friend lose her daughter in an accident at the school where

we my youngest child attends. The next year will be the hardest in their

life.

My prayers are with you all.

Thanks for the hypo info.

How far away from 100% weight loss are you. Did you lose most of it in

the first year?

Thanks,

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

I'm almost 5 months post-op. I would still like to lose 60-70

pounds. I'm 5'3 " and that would put me at 123-133 lb. range. I'm losing

about 2 pounds a week now. The majority of my weight came off the first two

months. It's a slow but steady loss...but that's ok because my skin still

looks good. I've broken it down for you.

starting weight-249

1 month--226 down 23

2 months-215 down 11 for the month

3 months-206 down 9

4 months-199 down 7

5 months-193 down 6

If this pattern continues I will be at goal weight in about 10

months to a year. That's ok with me too because it took me years to get this

big. I'm healthier and more active with the weight I've already lost. My

life expectancy has gone from 78 to 95 years old. Once I lose all my weight

I should live to be 150 years old....:-) I must tell you that this weight

loss has been achieved without a formal exercise program. My life has been

very hectic since surgery but I am much more active.

Thank you for your kind words about our loss. I anticipate some

rough roads ahead for Coby's family. I'm am terribly sorry to hear of your

friend's terrible loss too. Thanks again.

Love,

Genz

wrote:

> Hi Genz,

> Glad to see you back. I am also glad to hear that everyone is working

> through the tragedy that you all have faced recently.

> I had a dear friend lose her daughter in an accident at the school where

> we my youngest child attends. The next year will be the hardest in their

> life.

> My prayers are with you all.

> Thanks for the hypo info.

> How far away from 100% weight loss are you. Did you lose most of it in

> the first year?

> Thanks,

>

>

>