Feeling like a complete failure! False hopes?

Just to clarify for people, though, the last half of this shows drug interactions, which occur regardless of when each medication is taken.  It is NOT saying you cannot take any of these at the same time as Synthroid; other than the small list of items in the second section that interfere with the absorption/action of the Synthroid, the other meds can be taken at the same time as the Synthroid without any problem.

People who take both an SSRI antidepressant and Synthroid, for example, can take them at the same time or take them separately, but regardless of when they take them, they may need a higher dose of Synthroid because of the antidepressant (and may need the Synthroid dose lowered once they discontinue the antidepressant).

Lora

Yup, I have always been told by  endocrinologist to be safe and to get the best results, is to take it alone. Since a lot of meds and vitamins interact with it.  And if you ask any pharmacist they will tell you not to take any vitamins or minerals with in 4 hours. I guess I should of posted vitamins instead of meds. But then again a lot of meds interact with it as well.

I think it is good for people to know what meds may require an increase or decrease in their Synthroid dosage if they start taking something new or that the Synthroid may affect the dosage of some other medication. The pharmacy computers don't warn you about all of hem, of course... Only ones that have e potential to cause serious problems (e.g., anticoagulents).

Lora

I am 6 months post-op and down 74.6 lbs (not much more than you),

When have you been able to lose 10 lbs each month in the past? And keep it off?? I know I never could! 

It sounds like you do have a lot going on as well. Counselling could be a good idea. I am finding this journey hard enough without complications and talk to my friends & family all the time about it (the changes I feel, etc.). Also, If you aren't able to eat enough that will slow your Weight loss down. 

I agree with the idea that you may have had unrealistic expectations for how much weight you would lose and how fast that would happen. Everyone loses differently and the worst thing to do is to compare your journey with someone else's. It's not being fair to yourself and your success :)

I hope you are able to find happiness for yourself. Good luck!

Unrealistic? Probably so you've lost 160+ lbs from the beginning of your journey to become healthier. That is nothing to sneeze at its a whole adult person and more than 2 pre-teens. You're averaging over 3 lbs a week.



I've seen other questions you've asked about food choices including carbs. How many are you eating a day, complex carbs and protein and fat (with a focus in protein) helps optimize your loss. White carbs like rice, potatoes, pasta and sugar (desserts) slow the process down.



Your window should last at least 12 months and up to 2 years with a slower progress probably. You can lose beyond that too, people do it all the time. It takes commitment and work.



Therapy would do you some help, your expectations seem unreasonable. Losing weight does not bring happiness although some think it does with the excitement initially it's only temporary excitement bringing joy. Happiness comes from within and facing the problems is key here for you and the rest of us.

I think you have done a wonderful job!   Just keep going!

I agree with Lora. This is not a diet you are on. It is a new way of life. You cannot change how much weight you are losing by obsessing about it. All you can do is follow your plan and let your body lose at its own pace. A therapist once told me that people who have control issues often worry excessively because they are having a hard time dealing with the fact that they have NO control. Stressing about it, trying to figure it out, and ultimately giving up is their way of trying to control things. Maybe the real issue here is to control only what you can (what you eat and your exercise) and let go of the outcome. You should still be sticking to your plan 5, 10, 15 years from now so does it really matter how fast the weight comes off? You have so much on your plate already. Give yourself a break and learn to let it go. Take care and all the best

Hello, I have just had surgery and have not lose very fast. I do know from several women who have had surgery at work and are now three and four years post surgery and the ones who lost the slowest have had the best success at keeping it off. They are able to follow what they have learned and changed their life style.  I think you are doing wonderfully.  Look how far you have come. Good luck I know you can do it.

Ten pounds a month is really excellent for someone who's been losing weight as long as you have! Yes ,I think your expectations are totally unrealistic, and you need to accept that a lot of people never lose 100% of their excess weight. The 'average' is about 70% at one year post-op, so---some people lose more than 70% but that means that some people lose less than 70%.

Think positively about how far you've come, and stop stressing over where you have yet to go. And stay off the scales! All they're doing is making you nuts.

I empathize with your concerns. However I think you should give yourself some credit and realize just how far you've come in taking care of yourself. Never in my life have I ever been so health conscious (food, vitamins, etc.). And you seem to be too. While I'm not a patient person, I've had to step back once in a while and just realize how remarkable of a transformation in lifestyle, health, attitude, and superficially appearance I've made. It takes courage for us to commit to this drastic permanent change. I think you are doing wonderfully!

On another topic though, I did notice in another one of your posts you mentioned some intestinal difficulties (constipation) and listed your diet. I too have difficulties. On this post you listed your typical diet and again I noticed a lot of dairy. I personally find if I consume high amounts of dairy that my constipation worsens. I'm no doctor and maybe just superstitious but I do seem to find a correlation. Anyways, just a thought if you're open to some hocus-pocus advice :-).