started synthyroid,will i ever be skinny again:(

workoutgirl23
workoutgirl23 Posts: 267
in Health and Weight Loss
Will i ever be able to get skinny again. very frustrated and sad. i had my thyroid killed off a few months ago. and have put on tons of weight ever since. now, i have been started on synthroid, but in the process of still finding the right dosage. i just want to know that there is hope that once my levels are regulated and back to normal, with the synthroid, it will be possible for me to lose weight just like any one else, with diet and exercise of course. but people, family and friends keep telling me, that i will never be able to get skinny again, since i had my thyroid killed off. they say it will be impossible to ever be my skinny self ever again. i can't accept that if its true. i want to get back down to my goal weight. i have to lose this weight. i'm scared. please some one share an encouraging story. if you have a low thyroid and your on synthroid, can you still lose a lot of weight if you try? thanks

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  • mrsna
    mrsna Posts: 195 Member
    I took the radio active iodine two years ago to make my thyroid inactive. There is hope! It can be difficult and my dose still changes every 6 mos to a year. It is not easy for me but I am doing it. I have lost 36 pounds since July 21st. Please feel free to friend me for encouragement and you can message me with questions. Don't loose hope!! There are also a couple of thryoid groups on here that you might want to join. You can do this!!
  • lorcart
    lorcart Posts: 406 Member
    You need to join the group of us that have Hypothroidism/Hyperthroidism. http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/753-hypothyroidism-and-hyperthyroidism
    Yes...there is hope!
  • dschavers
    dschavers Posts: 55 Member
    Yes you can still lose weight!!! I take Synthroid and am a lot older than you (I'm 46). I am down to 120.6 (height 5'7") and hope to gain a little back in muscle with the weight lifting.
    You can get rid of the weight but you will need to keep a close check on your calories in and calories out. You will need to adjust them to your body and what it is telling you. What works for one person may not be what works for you because hypothyrodism makes a big difference. Focus on getting your meds right so you will feel better and then focus on your diet and exercise. Hang in there, things will get better.
  • GenesisandEden
    GenesisandEden Posts: 338 Member
    Yes you can! I've been on levox for 3 years and I am losing steadily.
    Good luck =)
  • LauraDotts
    LauraDotts Posts: 732 Member
    Once the synthroid gets your TSH level into a normal range you should be able to lose weight.
  • Lize11e
    Lize11e Posts: 419
    I had a total thyroidectomy in 2010. I take the generic for synthroid -- levothyroxine. I have lost ALL of my weight since I've been on the synthetic thyroid. Everyone is different but don't believe the ones who are trying to scare you. It most certainly can be done and, sticking with MFP, it hasn't even been that hard.
  • TrailRunner61
    TrailRunner61 Posts: 2,505 Member
    Yes! Be patient and you'll get the right dose for your body. Keep your appointments for blood tests and keep taking your meds. If you don't take them, your metabolism will NOSEDIVE and you'll get very ill. My husband has Grave's disease and went through the same thing. He had the ups and downs of losing weight with the hyperthyroid, then getting sluggish and gaining weight after they nuked his thyroid and then finally back to normal. He exercises, eats right and is no different than before his illness. Good luck, you'll be fine! <hugs>
  • workoutgirl23
    workoutgirl23 Posts: 267
    thanks every one for the support. i appreciate it. made me feel better. :)
  • mightybooshmoon
    mightybooshmoon Posts: 14 Member
    I have taken synthroid for over 10 years, and before this latest bout of weight gain, I got way down and was thin. The hormone will help you take some of the weight off, and help boost your metabolism. You might have to keep more of an eye on your weight, but not by much. Don't despair!
  • JDunbar82
    JDunbar82 Posts: 31 Member
    I have Grave's Disease and Hashimoto's Thyroiditis(and actually PCOS too)....had RAI almost 10 years ago. It did take a long time for me to find the right combination of meds. I've had two babies, 3 back surgeries including a 2 level spinal fusion ( and at least 4 other nerve related surgeries)...and I am losing weight....and running for the first time in my life! I just ran my second 5k this weekend. The biggest key is making sure you have a doctor that's willing to try different things, treat you by your symptoms and not just a number. The group on MFP that someone else mentioned is a great resource. It can and will get better....I guess the best advice I can give is to not see yourself as a diagnosis...if you want it you can get it...will it be harder? ...sure it can be harder...it just means you have to really want it for yourself and be willing to step up and take control of your situation...whether that means ignoring the nay sayers or making sure you have a good doctor on board with your goals. :)

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