Hyperthyroidism....

Hmmm. I don't know much about hyperthyroidism and I'm sorry to hear you have this. My initial thoughts not knowing about your condition are that... it's better to be a little overweight and healthy than rail-thin and unhealthy. But those are just my thoughts. I'm sure your doctor has a better idea about how to stay thin and feel better while also being healthy.

With meds, your thyroid level will be restored to 'normal' and you can continue to lose weight - it just might not happen as easily or quickly. I have hypothyroidsm and as long as my meds are at the right dose, I continue to lose weight. It's important to have your levels checked on occasion to make sure you're at the right dose. Talk to your doctor about it...I'm no doctor!

Don't be too discouraged. I had hypothyriodism for years before I finally went to the doc and figured out what it was and by that time had already put on a bunch of weight. At least they will get you on the med right away and be able to level it out faster. Don't give up on being healthy. Keep eating right and exercising.

I am so going to friend you. We have the SAME amount of weight that we are trying to get rid of.

I also happen to be HYPO.

Go figure I have put on like 20 something pounds on in the last year, eating healthy (but not watching my calories) and exercising like a mad women.....no luck. Not until I started counting my calories and continuing with everything else the same.

You are experiencing the opposite of what I am, but just think I have this condition and just started losing weight cause I now track everything that I do.

We can do together and it will make it that much easier for the 2 of us.

Keep your chin up and keep truggin' along (I think I just made up that word) LOL

It is true that the treatment for hyperthyroidism MAY throw you into hypothyroidism - but it is actually somewhat rare. Also, because your body naturally has a high BMR because of the hyperthyroidism, you will not gain a lot of weight as someone who is actually hypothyroid even if your medication throws you into it for a little bit. Hyperthyroidism is really well known now, with lots of research and a really good treatment protocol. If you have a fairly competent doctor, I wouldn't worry about it too much. Because your body burns a lot more calories than the normal individual, it is REALLY important for you to take in those extra calories so that you stay well nourished. But I agree with others, your overall health is way more important at this time because long term consequences of hyperthyroidism are not good. I actually just recently had a patient who never treated her hyperthyroidism because of other comorbid conditions - very sad. Trust me, you don't want to be there.