Newbie...osing weight with Hypothyroidism - Phentermine.com

Amber_E · September 3rd, 2004, 07:22 AM

Hi! I am new to the board and I just started Phentermine 2 days ago. I was just also diagnosed with hypothyroidism, after a lump was found on my thyroid and assume that I will be put on medication for that at my follow-up appointment. Anyone else dealing with hypothyroidism also and can you let me know how those meds work and also if Phentermine has helped, even with this condition. Any replies would be greatly appreciated!

Amber_E · September 3rd, 2004, 07:24 AM

Sorry...I meant losing weight with hypothyroidism.LOL

missus · September 3rd, 2004, 04:43 PM

Hi Amber E, dropping in to welcome u to phen.com.

My sil has hypothyroidism too, she copes pretty good.

Anyhow, good luck to you girl.

Misssu

BE BLESSED

Ginny Piccolo · September 3rd, 2004, 08:55 PM

Hi Amber, and welcome to the board. i also have hypo thyroid. the beginnings of a goirter was found when I was 14. Synthroid was prescribed and the goiter disolved. But I have been on thyroid meds most of my life now. It has been harder for me to loose weight ...But i can lose if i focus and work on it...Best wishes to ya

Knib · September 4th, 2004, 04:16 AM

HT for 10 years. I have a hard time losing but that's no excuse. Set goals, particularly in food intake, exercise and water. Stick to them and it will come off, maybe not at the rate of some on this board but it will come.

My goals:
1. 1200 calories a day
2. 3 quarts of water a day
3. Exercise atleast half hour a day.

Slow and steady seems to stay off better anyway.
Phen is just another tool. Use it wisely.

skinnymommy · September 5th, 2004, 04:52 AM

Hey there!! Just got my script for phen filled yesterday. I too am dealing with Hypothyroidism. I am excited and motivated to get this weight OFF!!! I have always been 10-20lbs above my ideal weight but when my thyroid shut down after the birth of my second child, BAM!!! Needless to say I am way beyond that 10-20lb extra! I have dieted but only lose a few pounds then plateau no matter what I do! I hope the phen helps me punch past the plateaus!!!

Amber_E · September 8th, 2004, 06:19 AM

skinnymommy...I also developed mine after my last pregnancy, I assume at least, which I gave birth to him almost 4 months ago. I also had 3 babies in 3 years, which really made things bad and the weight just packs on, but doesn't come off easily at all. Good luck! This is my 8th day on it and I have lost 8.5 pounds.

skinnymommy · September 10th, 2004, 07:20 PM

Amber

Okay, first I have to say He is ADORABLE!!!! And girl you got your hands FULL!! But what a blessing children are!

I started Synthroid in Dec.2003. i started feeling much better a couple of months later but the weight didn't budge. So, I figured I had given my thyroid enough time and put in enough effort. So far with the phen I have lost 8lbs. The last couple of days I haven't lost anymore and I am trying not to get discourged already. I don't think I have been taking in enough calories and I am going to try and drink more water. UG!! I know slow and steady is the best way to do it but I get soooo impatient! My starting weight was 216. I am 5'10" and carry my weight pretty evenly. I am shooting for a goal weight of 150 which is what I used to weigh long, long ago!! After the birth of my first child(who is 7)I was back down to within 10 pounds of that in no time. So, it has been very frustrating carrying around this weight for so long after my second child! I hope I see at least a couple of pounds come off next week. Are you weighing every day or just weekly? Keep me posted and good luck to you too!

September 3rd, 2004, 04:43 PM	#3 (permalink)
missus Purple People Eater Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 17,383 Lost Weight: 5 Current Weight: 215 lbs Goal Weight: 200 missus's Photos	Hi Amber E, dropping in to welcome u to phen.com. My sil has hypothyroidism too, she copes pretty good. Anyhow, good luck to you girl. Misssu BE BLESSED __________________ Hard work has made it easy. That is my secret. That is why I win. -Nadia Comaneci

September 3rd, 2004, 08:55 PM	#4 (permalink)
Ginny Piccolo Overcomer is what I am! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: KY Posts: 1,486 Lost Weight: 21pounds and 44 inches total Current Weight: 162 Goal Weight: 120 Ginny Piccolo's Photos	Hi Amber, and welcome to the board. i also have hypo thyroid. the beginnings of a goirter was found when I was 14. Synthroid was prescribed and the goiter disolved. But I have been on thyroid meds most of my life now. It has been harder for me to loose weight ...But i can lose if i focus and work on it...Best wishes to ya __________________ JESUS IS COMING SOON ! HW 181 SW 180 September 25 > 165 October 2 >163.5 October 8 >161.5 October 22 >160.5 October 29 >161.5 November 12 >162 December 21 >165 woops, OUCH

September 4th, 2004, 04:16 AM	#5 (permalink)
Knib Bronze Phenster Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Iowa Posts: 680 Lost Weight: 44 the first time, 2nd time 9lbs. Current Weight: 190 Goal Weight: 130 Knib's Photos	HT for 10 years. I have a hard time losing but that's no excuse. Set goals, particularly in food intake, exercise and water. Stick to them and it will come off, maybe not at the rate of some on this board but it will come. My goals: 1. 1200 calories a day 2. 3 quarts of water a day 3. Exercise atleast half hour a day. Slow and steady seems to stay off better anyway. Phen is just another tool. Use it wisely. __________________ With hope for tomorrow, Karen Height 5'4" 216 SW 7-21-04 198 9-15-04 1st goal Onederland met on 9-15 2nd goal 178 met on New Year's day. (half way home!) 165 3-31-05 Boohoo! I'm back 199 10-11-06 195 10-24-06 192 11-08-06 190 1-26-07 Final goal 135

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September 3rd, 2004, 07:22 AM	#1 (permalink)
Amber_E Phen Newbie Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Virginia Posts: 6 Lost Weight: 0lbs Amber_E's Photos	Hi! I am new to the board and I just started Phentermine 2 days ago. I was just also diagnosed with hypothyroidism, after a lump was found on my thyroid and assume that I will be put on medication for that at my follow-up appointment. Anyone else dealing with hypothyroidism also and can you let me know how those meds work and also if Phentermine has helped, even with this condition. Any replies would be greatly appreciated!

September 3rd, 2004, 07:24 AM	#2 (permalink)
Amber_E Phen Newbie Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Virginia Posts: 6 Lost Weight: 0lbs Amber_E's Photos	Sorry...I meant losing weight with hypothyroidism.LOL

September 5th, 2004, 04:52 AM	#6 (permalink)
skinnymommy Phen Newbie Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Fort Smith, Arkansas Posts: 2 Lost Weight: 0lbs Current Weight: 216 Goal Weight: 150 skinnymommy's Photos	Hey there!! Just got my script for phen filled yesterday. I too am dealing with Hypothyroidism. I am excited and motivated to get this weight OFF!!! I have always been 10-20lbs above my ideal weight but when my thyroid shut down after the birth of my second child, BAM!!! Needless to say I am way beyond that 10-20lb extra! I have dieted but only lose a few pounds then plateau no matter what I do! I hope the phen helps me punch past the plateaus!!!

September 8th, 2004, 06:19 AM	#7 (permalink)
Amber_E Phen Newbie Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Virginia Posts: 6 Lost Weight: 0lbs Amber_E's Photos	skinnymommy...I also developed mine after my last pregnancy, I assume at least, which I gave birth to him almost 4 months ago. I also had 3 babies in 3 years, which really made things bad and the weight just packs on, but doesn't come off easily at all. Good luck! This is my 8th day on it and I have lost 8.5 pounds.

September 10th, 2004, 07:20 PM	#8 (permalink)
skinnymommy Phen Newbie Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Fort Smith, Arkansas Posts: 2 Lost Weight: 0lbs Current Weight: 216 Goal Weight: 150 skinnymommy's Photos	Amber Okay, first I have to say He is ADORABLE!!!! And girl you got your hands FULL!! But what a blessing children are! I started Synthroid in Dec.2003. i started feeling much better a couple of months later but the weight didn't budge. So, I figured I had given my thyroid enough time and put in enough effort. So far with the phen I have lost 8lbs. The last couple of days I haven't lost anymore and I am trying not to get discourged already. I don't think I have been taking in enough calories and I am going to try and drink more water. UG!! I know slow and steady is the best way to do it but I get soooo impatient! My starting weight was 216. I am 5'10" and carry my weight pretty evenly. I am shooting for a goal weight of 150 which is what I used to weigh long, long ago!! After the birth of my first child(who is 7)I was back down to within 10 pounds of that in no time. So, it has been very frustrating carrying around this weight for so long after my second child! I hope I see at least a couple of pounds come off next week. Are you weighing every day or just weekly? Keep me posted and good luck to you too!