Make sure your doctor is testing Free T3 and Free T4; if it's not specified on the lab report, they are ordering Total T3 and Total T4, which are considered obsolete and of little value, therefore, not nearly as useful as tests for FT3 and FT4.
Also ask them to test for thyroid antibodies to determine whether or not you have Hashimoto's. The treatment won't change, if you do, but at least you'll know, because Hashimoto's is progressive, in that your thyroid will continually make less and less hormones, so medication will have to be adjusted.
Still here. i have asked for a copy. the dr callef me and let me know it was low, my t3 was low this time along with t4 i am going to an indo next week and am hoping for answers
You don't have to feel alone. I, too, have hypothyroidism that affects my weight.
I have to get ready for my own doctor appointment, this morning, but there's a lot I can tell you about hypothyroidism. It's not easy to lose weight, with it, but it can be done, without starving yourself.
500 calories/day is not nearly enough to keep you going. Do be honest with the doctor about your eating habits.
Have you had thyroid blood work done? If so, what are your current levels?