Hashimoto's Thyroiditis

[no_hypocrisy]

I've gained almost 60 pounds in 25 years despite a healthy diet with controlled portions and walking every day (3 to 4.5 miles). My labs show a very high thyroid antibody and I'm going to an endocrinologist in a couple of weeks for a confirmation of my guess that I have Hashi's.

I know that there are medications like Synthroid for the missing thyroid hormones, but will I *ever* lose weight again? Or will I level out on my current weight? Or will I continue to gain weight?

Is there a better alternative than an endocrinologist? I've heard that Hashi's is an auto-immune condition and many traditional doctors don't treat it as such.