For the past 15 years, I've been struggling with my weight. Right after having my second son, I was at 155. After that, I just kept going up. In 2000, I was at 175. I attempted Weight Watchers and then LA Weight Loss. About 3 years ago, I was at 198. Then, I noticed a few things that weren't normal: dry skin and hair, memory loss, very low energy levels, weight gain (especially in my abdomen area), among other things. My bloodwork said that my thyroid was borderline, according to my GP. However, a friend told me that I needed to see a specialist and sure enough, he put me on thyroid meds immediately. Ever since then, he's increased it slowly and some of my symptoms have improved but in January of 2008, I decided that I needed to do something before I turned 35 so I began exercising and Weight Watchers again! In 2 months, I lost 2 lbs. So, 1 lb a month? Needless to say, I wasn't motivated so I stopped. I wasn't feeling better either. My energy levels to this day are very low. I can take extra b-12 and I still feel extremely tired. Energy drinks do not help me at all. My endo will not up my synthroid b/c he thinks my TSH level is fine. I'm now weighing in at 225 lb. Slowly but surely my weight keeps creeping up and I am feeling worse as I keep gaining. So, I've met with a surgeon and am now waiting for my insurance's answer.

About Me
San Antonio, TX
Location
34.2
BMI
RNY
Surgery
10/27/2008
Surgery Date
Aug 22, 2008
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