Hypothyroidism - can I expect weight loss by simply taking medication?

I have recently been diagnosed with hypothyroidism, and am now on medication. I've read a lot about the usual symptoms of that disease, including the weight gain.
However, I am not overweight, neither did I gain an unusual amout of weight in the last months/years.
Should I expect to loose weight in the future if I keep eating and exercising the way I do now? Do I need to start eating more in order to keep my current weight?

I think it all depends on the dosage you're taking. I was also diagnosed with mild hypothyroidism but was taking such a low dosage of Synthroid that I didn't notice any kind change. I think you should talk to your prescribing doctor and ask him or her these questions. He or she knows your history best and can make the best recommendation for you. Good luck!

You should probably check with your doctor. They should be able to give you guidance.

No. You have to understand that the disease has also 'conditioned' you to expect to eat more. You will need to make a definite effort with your medication to lose weight. The biggest problem in our society is making the time to lose weight. You will be able to eat less if you do the following:
1. Take the time to find out what and how much you should eat, use a health professional if you like. Otherwise, use the web site below.
2. Plan in advance so you know how much you can expect for each meal and will not be disappointed.
3. Eat slowly. Chew each bite seven times. You especially need to do this if you have ever experienced being overfull a few mintues after you stopped eating (which would be most Westerners).
4. You didn't gain weight overnight, so don't expect to lose it overnight. 1/2 - 1 1/2 lb a week for women and 3/4 to 2 lb a week for men, otherwise you'll experience 'rebound' and end up weighing more than you did to start. This is such a problem that it's almost always better to set your expectations on the lower end of that scale.
5. Weight loss is not a diet, it's a life style.