Does the weight ever start to go down??!? - a vent...

[lindsayanne0]

I am so frustrated lately. I'm still in the middle of trying to find out what my correct dosage is. I was on 25 mcg and my labs hadn't budged and was increased to 50 mcg. I get more lab work done in a couple weeks.

I get so fed up with the win-less battle with my weight. It seems like no matter how healthy I eat or how little I eat, etc, my weight doesn't budge. And if it does, it just goes UP. ARGH!

I do pilates usually 5x per week. I broke my ankle this past December and still can't do anything to strenuous on it. But I like pilates and it's what I can handle right now schedule/energy/physical-wise.

And then I have days where I get so disgusted with it all and I'll eat something junkie...and then the next day I feel HORRIBLE.

I find myself embarrassed to see old friends and family because of how much weight I've gained. A little over a year ago, I had gotten down to a size 8. Now here I am in a size 14. I've gained like 25 lbs. I just get embarrased of what's happened and for others to see me and think "OMG...look how much weight she has gained."

My sisters constantly talk about this workout or that workout they are doing or this diet or that diet and the weight they are losing. Almost like they are prodding me to not be such a fat butt... All they see is my weight gain and don't realize that I am TRYING!!

Just needed to 'speak' my mind.

[Andros]

I am so frustrated lately. I'm still in the middle of trying to find out what my correct dosage is. I was on 25 mcg and my labs hadn't budged and was increased to 50 mcg. I get more lab work done in a couple weeks.

I get so fed up with the win-less battle with my weight. It seems like no matter how healthy I eat or how little I eat, etc, my weight doesn't budge. And if it does, it just goes UP. ARGH!

I do pilates usually 5x per week. I broke my ankle this past December and still can't do anything to strenuous on it. But I like pilates and it's what I can handle right now schedule/energy/physical-wise.

And then I have days where I get so disgusted with it all and I'll eat something junkie...and then the next day I feel HORRIBLE.

I find myself embarrassed to see old friends and family because of how much weight I've gained. A little over a year ago, I had gotten down to a size 8. Now here I am in a size 14. I've gained like 25 lbs. I just get embarrased of what's happened and for others to see me and think "OMG...look how much weight she has gained."

My sisters constantly talk about this workout or that workout they are doing or this diet or that diet and the weight they are losing. Almost like they are prodding me to not be such a fat butt... All they see is my weight gain and don't realize that I am TRYING!!

Just needed to 'speak' my mind.

It may be too early in the game for you yet. You need to be euthyroid which means the exact right place for you w/your labs and that you feel great.

Can we see some recent lab results and the ranges? Has your doc run FREE T3 and FREE T4? When do you get labs next? You will probably get another increase. Unfortunately, titration takes time.

I hear your angst. I was overweight once upon a time also. But once I got my meds right and with very very hard work, I did manage to get the weight off and keep it off. I have maintained my weight for well over 10 years now.

[Andros]

I am so frustrated lately. I'm still in the middle of trying to find out what my correct dosage is. I was on 25 mcg and my labs hadn't budged and was increased to 50 mcg. I get more lab work done in a couple weeks.

I get so fed up with the win-less battle with my weight. It seems like no matter how healthy I eat or how little I eat, etc, my weight doesn't budge. And if it does, it just goes UP. ARGH!

I do pilates usually 5x per week. I broke my ankle this past December and still can't do anything to strenuous on it. But I like pilates and it's what I can handle right now schedule/energy/physical-wise.

And then I have days where I get so disgusted with it all and I'll eat something junkie...and then the next day I feel HORRIBLE.

I find myself embarrassed to see old friends and family because of how much weight I've gained. A little over a year ago, I had gotten down to a size 8. Now here I am in a size 14. I've gained like 25 lbs. I just get embarrased of what's happened and for others to see me and think "OMG...look how much weight she has gained."

My sisters constantly talk about this workout or that workout they are doing or this diet or that diet and the weight they are losing. Almost like they are prodding me to not be such a fat butt... All they see is my weight gain and don't realize that I am TRYING!!

Just needed to 'speak' my mind.

It may be too early in the game for you yet. You need to be euthyroid which means the exact right place for you w/your labs and that you feel great.

Can we see some recent lab results and the ranges? Has your doc run FREE T3 and FREE T4? When do you get labs next? You will probably get another increase. Unfortunately, titration takes time.

I hear your angst. I was overweight once upon a time also. But once I got my meds right and with very very hard work, I did manage to get the weight off and keep it off. I have maintained my weight for well over 10 years now.

Try really hard to not get discouraged. We are here for you; vent all you want to!

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