Hello. My name is Melissa, I live in Northwest Indiana. I have Hyperthyroidism (I think, my TSH levels were at 3 last time I went to the doctor). I believe I also have PCOS.

I have been on myfitnesspal for a while, I love all the resources there are here.

I try to work out about an hour each day, cardio and weights.

I am always looking for new friends

I go the gym, I usually do an hour on the elliptical. I was walking/jogging but my foot has been giving me grief. I do have a Wiifit at home, so occasionally I will do free step during TV or just some other games for fun.

Hello my name is Kelsey Gilmer Ill be 26 I live in Honolulu,HI my husband is in the Air Force. I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism in 2009, I was a skinny person then so to have this disease was a surprise to me. I have been pregnant 4 times and my last 2 pregnancies the disease was very bad I got up to 200 mcg of synthyroid a day. Unfortunately 6 days after my youngest was born Sept 26th,2012 she passed away from SIDS. I am now trying to lose the weight from that pregnancy. I have 14 more lbs to go to lose that weight. I would like to lose a total of 43 lbs to get back to my weight from before my 3rd child. He is now 17 months.

Hi everyone!
I'm Martine, almost 19, from Paris, France. I'm mostly vegan, I haven't consumed meat or fish in years.

I've been on MFP since July '11. This is my thyroid story, copied from my profile.

I don't know what being completely healthy means. I have had asthma since early childhood, I learned to live as the sick kid.
I was also diagnosed with hyperthyroidism at ripe old age of twelve. My doctor wanted to test me because I had arrhythmia that didn't seem to be caused by anything else.
In the four years to follow, I tried every possible treatment anyone could think of. It never responded to anything. I was miserable during the whole process - tired, weak and borderline underweight. Finally, after exhausting every other option, my doctors decided it'd be for the best to remove my thyroid.

I had the surgery in July 2010. It took almost a year of trial-and-error to find the correct dose of thyroid hormone replacement medication. Because of a suddenly slower metabolism combined with terrible (over)eating habits, I gained almost 30 kg during that period. The first 5-6 I needed, the rest was excess.

Whoever wants to be friends, feel free to add me, but know that my diary is closed even for friends.

Hi ladies, just joined today. I was diagnosed with Graves' disease 8 months ago, and have hyper thyroidism. I am one of the small percentage who actually gain weight with a hyper thyroid. I have gained 50 lb in the last 18 months. But I have no excuse as I knew my appetite was increasing, I just couldn't stop eating as it all tasted so good. My goal now is to lose the 50 lb and return to my normally slim body. I am 170 cm and currently weigh 84kg. Up until 18 months ago I weighed 62 kg. I am 49 and live in Australia.

I used to be Hyper but am now Hypo after having thyroidectomy.i gained weight as well when hyper,over a period of time, since having op have gained even more. My first consultant said to me when he said I was hyper and I didn't believe him "well just think how much you would weigh if you weren't!"

Hi everyone.

My name is Melissa. I am 24 (25 in March). I have been diagnosed with Hypothyroidism since the day I was born. From what my mom told me the Dr's did a lot of testing and came to a conclusion that I was not born with a thyroid and if I did have one it is so small that it can not be found/located. Growing up with this was actually pretty easy, I was never fat or obese just a little chunky but super, super tall (which is funny bc the dr told my mom i could end up being super short) I am 5'9. Once i hit highschool I started the gaining weight gradually. By my first year of college I reached a weight of 255 lb. By the next year I weighed almost 280lb. Off and on between 2007 and 2012 I have been battleing my weight. On March 9th I weighed myself and found I reached 304lb. I decided then and there this time I have got to get this undercontrol. In August I found MFP. I was already down about 20lb and felt good about the strides I was taking to lose my weight. I started eating healthier and really incoorporated exercise into my daily routine. By December of 2012 I was at my altime lowest weight of 257lb and there I have been staying since then...

I have been on synthroid since I was born also. Right now I am at 200mcg a day. During the holidays I slacked tremendously on my medication and my weight suffered big time. I switched to taking my pill in the morning and that also seemed to mess me up so I decided to go back to bed time pill and I am feeling much better. I have been taking my pill right before bed since I can remember and it really seems to help me out.

Anyways that is me in a nut shell (yes I am a nut) I look forward to meeting everyone and getting to know more people who are suffering with me with this long and hard obstical.

DebbyLee, you are doing a fantastic job introducing this group!!!

My name is Rosemarie, I was Dx with Hashimotos in Oct. of 2012 when I had the isthmus of my thyroid removed. Condensed version of my story-I wanted the whole thyroid removed due to multiple nodules. Surgeon insisted on "his way". He took only isthmus. Gained about 10 lbs. after surgery. Finally went to an endochronoligist. First thing she said was "why didn't you get the whole thyroid out"! Started on synthroid in the spring and have lost 15 lbs. so far. Have ultrasounds and needle biopsies every 6 months now. Nodules are still there, some getting larger. May be looking at removal some time down the road.Wish I would have known to see, consulted with an endo before letting surgeon cut. She also Dx me with pre-diabetes that no other dr. paid attention to. I think she has got a good hold on getting my thyroid & pancreas working. I was lucky, I found a good endo from getting referrels from friends & other drs. Sometimes you have to try several endos before finding one who listens/understans you.

My biggest problem with Hashimotos is I am always freezing and sooooo tired. :yawn:

Melissa, I wake up around 4 a.m. for a "potty break" every night. I take my synthriod then. By the time my alarm goes off at 6, I can have my coffee, breakfast & take other pills. It takes a while to find a "good" time to take.

Yes, I mentioned to my surgeon when I had my mammogram in Dec. (I am 12 yr. breast cancer survivor too) and he suggested I get in touch with endo that meds might need tweaking. He didn't feel I should be so cold still. I guess I will have to call & get some bloodwork done...again. I feel like I am always getting more bloodwork done. Thanks for the advice though. Will let you all know.