I can't belive I've found others like me. God bless you all.

[Guest guest]

I was told I had Sheehan's Syndrome (Hypothyroidism) in " 98. My baby

was born and I almost bled to death. They tell me my thyroid died

completely at that time. I've been to everyone everywhere but feel

so alone. I stumbled on to this site by accident and read just one

message and couldn't believe there are others like me. God bless you

all.

Listen I have one question. Is it possible to lose weight with this

condition? I have gained 20 pounds since 98 and that is with

exercising 5 days a week and watching my diet. All of my Doctors

tell me to forget it, they won't even discuss weight loss but I have

vowed to beat them to no avail. I work out two hours a day and have

eat brown rice, boiled chicken, stay away from caffeine, don't smoke

don't drink. I don't go up but others with me have lost 10 to 20

pounds working out with me. I am considering cosmetic surgery as I

just keep going up. Is there anyone out there that has found the

secret to losing weight with hypo? I have tried tonalins CLA for a

year and every other diet aid. Anything anyone can tell me will be

greatly appreciated. Were any one of you able to do it? Thank you

all.

[Guest guest]

How have you've been treated? any adrenal drugs especially with this

syndrome--

surgery could be very dangerous with any hypo problem--I would not do

it---too risky!!

I had just knee surgery and it took two months to heal---and I was in

bed two months---fyi---surgery is not easy for the hypo person!!!!

If you get on the correct meds you can lose weight but it's not easy

to get balanced and then try and reduce calories based on the body's

burning mechanism--have to take it slowly and be careful not to throw

yourself off again.

best bet is to get your glands regulated and then try and lose weight

in conjunction with proper nutrients needed for the hypo patient!!

with lots of rest and some exercise---anything in extreme can throw

off the delicate balance neccessary for body functions.

go back and read as many posts as you can--it will help!!!!

we are always happy to have new people!!!

tina

> I was told I had Sheehan's Syndrome (Hypothyroidism) in " 98. My

baby

> was born and I almost bled to death. They tell me my thyroid died

> completely at that time. I've been to everyone everywhere but feel

> so alone. I stumbled on to this site by accident and read just one

> message and couldn't believe there are others like me. God bless

you

> all.

>

> Listen I have one question. Is it possible to lose weight with this

> condition? I have gained 20 pounds since 98 and that is with

> exercising 5 days a week and watching my diet. All of my Doctors

> tell me to forget it, they won't even discuss weight loss but I

have

> vowed to beat them to no avail. I work out two hours a day and have

> eat brown rice, boiled chicken, stay away from caffeine, don't

smoke

> don't drink. I don't go up but others with me have lost 10 to 20

> pounds working out with me. I am considering cosmetic surgery as I

> just keep going up. Is there anyone out there that has found the

> secret to losing weight with hypo? I have tried tonalins CLA for a

> year and every other diet aid. Anything anyone can tell me will be

> greatly appreciated. Were any one of you able to do it? Thank you

> all.

[Guest guest]

Hi & Welcome! Sorry about what you've been through...you're in good company

here!

Sure, it's possible to lose weight with hypothyroidism. Your body is gonna have

to start working better though. Maybe you're just not taking a thyroid medicine

that works well for you. What kind do you take? Or it could be you're not

getting enough of that particular medication. Or maybe you have some other

things going on.

I can tell you that for the 7 years prior to when I was diagnosed, I played

tennis about 3 hours a day...at least 5 days a week. And I danced. My diet was

good. I wasn't starving myself or anything...eating enough and eating

healthy...pretty much the same like I do now.

anyway, none of that exercise made me lose weight. My weight just wouldn't

budge. I hate to think how much I would've gain had I not exercised that much.

Anyway, about 2 months before I was diagnosed I picked up about 10 pounds.

As soon as I started on thyroid meds, I lost the weight I needed (30 pounds).

The 30 pounds came off in 4 months.

How much weight do you need to lose?

i would recommend you see a dietician to help you find a diet that's right for

you. I've been seeing a dietician on and off for over 10 years.

Like tina, I recommend you read the archives to learn more...and keep asking

questions. When I joined this group, I read every single archive...it really

educated me a lot about this disease. I know it sounds overwhelming, but you can

read a little at a time. The more you learn about this disease the better you

will feel! Hang in and keep in touch, Sheila

blessed2do <blessed2do@...> wrote:

I was told I had Sheehan's Syndrome (Hypothyroidism) in " 98. My baby

was born and I almost bled to death. They tell me my thyroid died

completely at that time. I've been to everyone everywhere but feel

so alone. I stumbled on to this site by accident and read just one

message and couldn't believe there are others like me. God bless you

all.

Listen I have one question. Is it possible to lose weight with this

condition? I have gained 20 pounds since 98 and that is with

exercising 5 days a week and watching my diet. All of my Doctors

tell me to forget it, they won't even discuss weight loss but I have

vowed to beat them to no avail. I work out two hours a day and have

eat brown rice, boiled chicken, stay away from caffeine, don't smoke

don't drink. I don't go up but others with me have lost 10 to 20

pounds working out with me. I am considering cosmetic surgery as I

just keep going up. Is there anyone out there that has found the

secret to losing weight with hypo? I have tried tonalins CLA for a

year and every other diet aid. Anything anyone can tell me will be

greatly appreciated. Were any one of you able to do it? Thank you

all.

[Guest guest]

Thank you so much for writing Kemal. You have shown me

today that there is a light at the end of the tunnel.

I have about 40 pounds to lose now. I am going to get

started on just what you said, reading everything you

all have put on the site. Thank you again. I am glad

things worked out for you! I also and going to

schedule a dietitian. Thank you for sharing. (smile)

Take Care.

--- Kemal Kalajdzic <kemalandsheila@...> wrote:

> Hi & Welcome! Sorry about what you've been

> through...you're in good company here!

>

> Sure, it's possible to lose weight with

> hypothyroidism. Your body is gonna have to start

> working better though. Maybe you're just not taking

> a thyroid medicine that works well for you. What

> kind do you take? Or it could be you're not getting

> enough of that particular medication. Or maybe you

> have some other things going on.

>

> I can tell you that for the 7 years prior to when I

> was diagnosed, I played tennis about 3 hours a

> day...at least 5 days a week. And I danced. My diet

> was good. I wasn't starving myself or

> anything...eating enough and eating healthy...pretty

> much the same like I do now.

>

> anyway, none of that exercise made me lose weight.

> My weight just wouldn't budge. I hate to think how

> much I would've gain had I not exercised that much.

> Anyway, about 2 months before I was diagnosed I

> picked up about 10 pounds.

>

> As soon as I started on thyroid meds, I lost the

> weight I needed (30 pounds). The 30 pounds came off

> in 4 months.

>

> How much weight do you need to lose?

>

> i would recommend you see a dietician to help you

> find a diet that's right for you. I've been seeing a

> dietician on and off for over 10 years.

>

> Like tina, I recommend you read the archives to

> learn more...and keep asking questions. When I

> joined this group, I read every single archive...it

> really educated me a lot about this disease. I know

> it sounds overwhelming, but you can read a little at

> a time. The more you learn about this disease the

> better you will feel! Hang in and keep in touch,

> Sheila

>

>

> blessed2do <blessed2do@...> wrote:

> I was told I had Sheehan's Syndrome (Hypothyroidism)

> in " 98. My baby

> was born and I almost bled to death. They tell me my

> thyroid died

> completely at that time. I've been to everyone

> everywhere but feel

> so alone. I stumbled on to this site by accident and

> read just one

> message and couldn't believe there are others like

> me. God bless you

> all.

>

> Listen I have one question. Is it possible to lose

> weight with this

> condition? I have gained 20 pounds since 98 and that

> is with

> exercising 5 days a week and watching my diet. All

> of my Doctors

> tell me to forget it, they won't even discuss weight

> loss but I have

> vowed to beat them to no avail. I work out two hours

> a day and have

> eat brown rice, boiled chicken, stay away from

> caffeine, don't smoke

> don't drink. I don't go up but others with me have

> lost 10 to 20

> pounds working out with me. I am considering

> cosmetic surgery as I

> just keep going up. Is there anyone out there that

> has found the

> secret to losing weight with hypo? I have tried

> tonalins CLA for a

> year and every other diet aid. Anything anyone can

> tell me will be

> greatly appreciated. Were any one of you able to do

> it? Thank you

> all.

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Sheila,

How much Cortisone are you taking every day? I have one acquaintance who took it

and never gained an ounce; however, a co-worker who took it ballooned up. I

don't know a lot about this particular medication, but some of the others here

do. What dosage of it do you take? What other medical problems do you have

besides hypothyroidism?

Are you still having other symptoms of hypoT besides the issues with weight?

When you talk to the dietician you see, make sure you tell her everything that's

going on with you...medications you take, medical problems you have, inability

to lose weight. She will ask you what your diet is like now, what your food

preferences are, if you have any religious/cultural issues (I did) regarding

food, if you have any allergies, etc.

I know that sometimes doctors aren't too sensitive about the symptoms (weight

gain included) we deal with from this disease, but you deserve to feel as

optimal health-wise as you can. Have you considered maybe trying another thyroid

medication?

My mom was taking Synthroid and had a lot of problems with it, including a

little weight gain. She is going to switch to Armour, which is what I take. I

lost the weight, however, after they started me on Levoxyl.

Everybody's different, and everybody's body reacts differently to medication.

Glad to hear you're not giving up hope!!! Take care and keep in touch, Sheila

(P.S. Kemal is my hubby. My name is also Sheila.

sheila lockhart <blessed2do@...> wrote:

Thank you so much for writing Kemal. You have shown me

today that there is a light at the end of the tunnel.

I have about 40 pounds to lose now. I am going to get

started on just what you said, reading everything you

all have put on the site. Thank you again. I am glad

things worked out for you! I also and going to

schedule a dietitian. Thank you for sharing. (smile)

Take Care.

--- Kemal Kalajdzic <kemalandsheila@...> wrote:

> Hi & Welcome! Sorry about what you've been

> through...you're in good company here!

>

> Sure, it's possible to lose weight with

> hypothyroidism. Your body is gonna have to start

> working better though. Maybe you're just not taking

> a thyroid medicine that works well for you. What

> kind do you take? Or it could be you're not getting

> enough of that particular medication. Or maybe you

> have some other things going on.

>

> I can tell you that for the 7 years prior to when I

> was diagnosed, I played tennis about 3 hours a

> day...at least 5 days a week. And I danced. My diet

> was good. I wasn't starving myself or

> anything...eating enough and eating healthy...pretty

> much the same like I do now.

>

> anyway, none of that exercise made me lose weight.

> My weight just wouldn't budge. I hate to think how

> much I would've gain had I not exercised that much.

> Anyway, about 2 months before I was diagnosed I

> picked up about 10 pounds.

>

> As soon as I started on thyroid meds, I lost the

> weight I needed (30 pounds). The 30 pounds came off

> in 4 months.

>

> How much weight do you need to lose?

>

> i would recommend you see a dietician to help you

> find a diet that's right for you. I've been seeing a

> dietician on and off for over 10 years.

>

> Like tina, I recommend you read the archives to

> learn more...and keep asking questions. When I

> joined this group, I read every single archive...it

> really educated me a lot about this disease. I know

> it sounds overwhelming, but you can read a little at

> a time. The more you learn about this disease the

> better you will feel! Hang in and keep in touch,

> Sheila

>

>

> blessed2do <blessed2do@...> wrote:

> I was told I had Sheehan's Syndrome (Hypothyroidism)

> in " 98. My baby

> was born and I almost bled to death. They tell me my

> thyroid died

> completely at that time. I've been to everyone

> everywhere but feel

> so alone. I stumbled on to this site by accident and

> read just one

> message and couldn't believe there are others like

> me. God bless you

> all.

>

> Listen I have one question. Is it possible to lose

> weight with this

> condition? I have gained 20 pounds since 98 and that

> is with

> exercising 5 days a week and watching my diet. All

> of my Doctors

> tell me to forget it, they won't even discuss weight

> loss but I have

> vowed to beat them to no avail. I work out two hours

> a day and have

> eat brown rice, boiled chicken, stay away from

> caffeine, don't smoke

> don't drink. I don't go up but others with me have

> lost 10 to 20

> pounds working out with me. I am considering

> cosmetic surgery as I

> just keep going up. Is there anyone out there that

> has found the

> secret to losing weight with hypo? I have tried

> tonalins CLA for a

> year and every other diet aid. Anything anyone can

> tell me will be

> greatly appreciated. Were any one of you able to do

> it? Thank you

> all.

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

88mgs and no I don't have any other problems but all

of the symptoms of hypo. Again thanks. I am still

going through archives and I love your name! So

Classy. (smile)

--- Kemal Kalajdzic <kemalandsheila@...> wrote:

> Hi Sheila,

> How much Cortisone are you taking every day? I have

> one acquaintance who took it and never gained an

> ounce; however, a co-worker who took it ballooned

> up. I don't know a lot about this particular

> medication, but some of the others here do. What

> dosage of it do you take? What other medical

> problems do you have besides hypothyroidism?

>

> Are you still having other symptoms of hypoT besides

> the issues with weight?

>

> When you talk to the dietician you see, make sure

> you tell her everything that's going on with

> you...medications you take, medical problems you

> have, inability to lose weight. She will ask you

> what your diet is like now, what your food

> preferences are, if you have any religious/cultural

> issues (I did) regarding food, if you have any

> allergies, etc.

>

> I know that sometimes doctors aren't too sensitive

> about the symptoms (weight gain included) we deal

> with from this disease, but you deserve to feel as

> optimal health-wise as you can. Have you considered

> maybe trying another thyroid medication?

>

> My mom was taking Synthroid and had a lot of

> problems with it, including a little weight gain.

> She is going to switch to Armour, which is what I

> take. I lost the weight, however, after they started

> me on Levoxyl.

>

> Everybody's different, and everybody's body reacts

> differently to medication. Glad to hear you're not

> giving up hope!!! Take care and keep in touch,

> Sheila

> (P.S. Kemal is my hubby. My name is also Sheila.

>

>

>

>

> sheila lockhart <blessed2do@...> wrote:

> Thank you so much for writing Kemal. You have shown

> me

> today that there is a light at the end of the

> tunnel.

> I have about 40 pounds to lose now. I am going to

> get

> started on just what you said, reading everything

> you

> all have put on the site. Thank you again. I am glad

> things worked out for you! I also and going to

> schedule a dietitian. Thank you for sharing. (smile)

>

> Take Care.

> --- Kemal Kalajdzic <kemalandsheila@...>

> wrote:

> > Hi & Welcome! Sorry about what you've been

> > through...you're in good company here!

> >

> > Sure, it's possible to lose weight with

> > hypothyroidism. Your body is gonna have to start

> > working better though. Maybe you're just not

> taking

> > a thyroid medicine that works well for you. What

> > kind do you take? Or it could be you're not

> getting

> > enough of that particular medication. Or maybe you

> > have some other things going on.

> >

> > I can tell you that for the 7 years prior to when

> I

> > was diagnosed, I played tennis about 3 hours a

> > day...at least 5 days a week. And I danced. My

> diet

> > was good. I wasn't starving myself or

> > anything...eating enough and eating

> healthy...pretty

> > much the same like I do now.

> >

> > anyway, none of that exercise made me lose weight.

> > My weight just wouldn't budge. I hate to think how

> > much I would've gain had I not exercised that

> much.

> > Anyway, about 2 months before I was diagnosed I

> > picked up about 10 pounds.

> >

> > As soon as I started on thyroid meds, I lost the

> > weight I needed (30 pounds). The 30 pounds came

> off

> > in 4 months.

> >

> > How much weight do you need to lose?

> >

> > i would recommend you see a dietician to help you

> > find a diet that's right for you. I've been seeing

> a

> > dietician on and off for over 10 years.

> >

> > Like tina, I recommend you read the archives to

> > learn more...and keep asking questions. When I

> > joined this group, I read every single

> archive...it

> > really educated me a lot about this disease. I

> know

> > it sounds overwhelming, but you can read a little

> at

> > a time. The more you learn about this disease the

> > better you will feel! Hang in and keep in touch,

> > Sheila

> >

> >

> > blessed2do <blessed2do@...> wrote:

> > I was told I had Sheehan's Syndrome

> (Hypothyroidism)

> > in " 98. My baby

> > was born and I almost bled to death. They tell me

> my

> > thyroid died

> > completely at that time. I've been to everyone

> > everywhere but feel

> > so alone. I stumbled on to this site by accident

> and

> > read just one

> > message and couldn't believe there are others like

> > me. God bless you

> > all.

> >

> > Listen I have one question. Is it possible to lose

> > weight with this

> > condition? I have gained 20 pounds since 98 and

> that

> > is with

> > exercising 5 days a week and watching my diet. All

> > of my Doctors

> > tell me to forget it, they won't even discuss

> weight

> > loss but I have

> > vowed to beat them to no avail. I work out two

> hours

> > a day and have

> > eat brown rice, boiled chicken, stay away from

> > caffeine, don't smoke

> > don't drink. I don't go up but others with me have

> > lost 10 to 20

> > pounds working out with me. I am considering

> > cosmetic surgery as I

> > just keep going up. Is there anyone out there that

> > has found the

> > secret to losing weight with hypo? I have tried

> > tonalins CLA for a

> > year and every other diet aid. Anything anyone can

> > tell me will be

> > greatly appreciated. Were any one of you able to

> do

> > it? Thank you

> > all.

> >

> >

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

Hi Sheila! We do have a pretty cool name, huh!!! sheila

sheila lockhart <blessed2do@...> wrote:88mgs and no I don't have any other

problems but all

of the symptoms of hypo. Again thanks. I am still

going through archives and I love your name! So

Classy. (smile)

--- Kemal Kalajdzic <kemalandsheila@...> wrote:

> Hi Sheila,

> How much Cortisone are you taking every day? I have

> one acquaintance who took it and never gained an

> ounce; however, a co-worker who took it ballooned

> up. I don't know a lot about this particular

> medication, but some of the others here do. What

> dosage of it do you take? What other medical

> problems do you have besides hypothyroidism?

>

> Are you still having other symptoms of hypoT besides

> the issues with weight?

>

> When you talk to the dietician you see, make sure

> you tell her everything that's going on with

> you...medications you take, medical problems you

> have, inability to lose weight. She will ask you

> what your diet is like now, what your food

> preferences are, if you have any religious/cultural

> issues (I did) regarding food, if you have any

> allergies, etc.

>

> I know that sometimes doctors aren't too sensitive

> about the symptoms (weight gain included) we deal

> with from this disease, but you deserve to feel as

> optimal health-wise as you can. Have you considered

> maybe trying another thyroid medication?

>

> My mom was taking Synthroid and had a lot of

> problems with it, including a little weight gain.

> She is going to switch to Armour, which is what I

> take. I lost the weight, however, after they started

> me on Levoxyl.

>

> Everybody's different, and everybody's body reacts

> differently to medication. Glad to hear you're not

> giving up hope!!! Take care and keep in touch,

> Sheila

> (P.S. Kemal is my hubby. My name is also Sheila.

>

>

>

>

> sheila lockhart <blessed2do@...> wrote:

> Thank you so much for writing Kemal. You have shown

> me

> today that there is a light at the end of the

> tunnel.

> I have about 40 pounds to lose now. I am going to

> get

> started on just what you said, reading everything

> you

> all have put on the site. Thank you again. I am glad

> things worked out for you! I also and going to

> schedule a dietitian. Thank you for sharing. (smile)

>

> Take Care.

> --- Kemal Kalajdzic <kemalandsheila@...>

> wrote:

> > Hi & Welcome! Sorry about what you've been

> > through...you're in good company here!

> >

> > Sure, it's possible to lose weight with

> > hypothyroidism. Your body is gonna have to start

> > working better though. Maybe you're just not

> taking

> > a thyroid medicine that works well for you. What

> > kind do you take? Or it could be you're not

> getting

> > enough of that particular medication. Or maybe you

> > have some other things going on.

> >

> > I can tell you that for the 7 years prior to when

> I

> > was diagnosed, I played tennis about 3 hours a

> > day...at least 5 days a week. And I danced. My

> diet

> > was good. I wasn't starving myself or

> > anything...eating enough and eating

> healthy...pretty

> > much the same like I do now.

> >

> > anyway, none of that exercise made me lose weight.

> > My weight just wouldn't budge. I hate to think how

> > much I would've gain had I not exercised that

> much.

> > Anyway, about 2 months before I was diagnosed I

> > picked up about 10 pounds.

> >

> > As soon as I started on thyroid meds, I lost the

> > weight I needed (30 pounds). The 30 pounds came

> off

> > in 4 months.

> >

> > How much weight do you need to lose?

> >

> > i would recommend you see a dietician to help you

> > find a diet that's right for you. I've been seeing

> a

> > dietician on and off for over 10 years.

> >

> > Like tina, I recommend you read the archives to

> > learn more...and keep asking questions. When I

> > joined this group, I read every single

> archive...it

> > really educated me a lot about this disease. I

> know

> > it sounds overwhelming, but you can read a little

> at

> > a time. The more you learn about this disease the

> > better you will feel! Hang in and keep in touch,

> > Sheila

> >

> >

> > blessed2do <blessed2do@...> wrote:

> > I was told I had Sheehan's Syndrome

> (Hypothyroidism)

> > in " 98. My baby

> > was born and I almost bled to death. They tell me

> my

> > thyroid died

> > completely at that time. I've been to everyone

> > everywhere but feel

> > so alone. I stumbled on to this site by accident

> and

> > read just one

> > message and couldn't believe there are others like

> > me. God bless you

> > all.

> >

> > Listen I have one question. Is it possible to lose

> > weight with this

> > condition? I have gained 20 pounds since 98 and

> that

> > is with

> > exercising 5 days a week and watching my diet. All

> > of my Doctors

> > tell me to forget it, they won't even discuss

> weight

> > loss but I have

> > vowed to beat them to no avail. I work out two

> hours

> > a day and have

> > eat brown rice, boiled chicken, stay away from

> > caffeine, don't smoke

> > don't drink. I don't go up but others with me have

> > lost 10 to 20

> > pounds working out with me. I am considering

> > cosmetic surgery as I

> > just keep going up. Is there anyone out there that

> > has found the

> > secret to losing weight with hypo? I have tried

> > tonalins CLA for a

> > year and every other diet aid. Anything anyone can

> > tell me will be

> > greatly appreciated. Were any one of you able to

> do

> > it? Thank you

> > all.

> >

> >

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

88mg of cortisone???? You should be getting about 20mg, so you are ODing.

Gracia

> 88mgs and no I don't have any other problems but all

> of the symptoms of hypo. Again thanks. I am still

> going through archives and I love your name! So

> Classy. (smile)

> --- Kemal Kalajdzic <kemalandsheila@...> wrote:

> > Hi Sheila,

> > How much Cortisone are you taking every day?

[Guest guest]

Yes, it is possible to lose weight - but you need to have your thyroid

in the optimal range, where you have no other symptoms, and even then it

is slower than for " normal " people. But I lost 111lb I gained with

untreated hypo, so it is possible if you have a good doctor to get you

healthy and if you are patient.

Jan

I can't belive I've found others like me. God

bless you all.

I was told I had Sheehan's Syndrome (Hypothyroidism) in " 98. My baby

was born and I almost bled to death. They tell me my thyroid died

completely at that time. I've been to everyone everywhere but feel

so alone. I stumbled on to this site by accident and read just one

message and couldn't believe there are others like me. God bless you

all.

Listen I have one question. Is it possible to lose weight with this

condition? I have gained 20 pounds since 98 and that is with

exercising 5 days a week and watching my diet. All of my Doctors

tell me to forget it, they won't even discuss weight loss but I have

vowed to beat them to no avail. I work out two hours a day and have

eat brown rice, boiled chicken, stay away from caffeine, don't smoke

don't drink. I don't go up but others with me have lost 10 to 20

pounds working out with me. I am considering cosmetic surgery as I

just keep going up. Is there anyone out there that has found the

secret to losing weight with hypo? I have tried tonalins CLA for a

year and every other diet aid. Anything anyone can tell me will be

greatly appreciated. Were any one of you able to do it? Thank you

all.