Banding and Thyroid

[LOJACK 0]

I have thyroid issues. When I am banded, will my hypothyroidism, prevent me from losing weight even though I am banded? Has anyone dealt with this before? I am starting pre-op soon and am concerned that it will prevent good weight loss. Would like to hear from you.:smile2:

[John337 2]

I too have hypothyroidism. I've been taking Lexoxyl for a couple of years now. Was banded 5/11/09 and it has not effected me at all.

Good luck on your journey.............

[carbgrl 0]

I too have hypothyroidism. I've been taking Lexoxyl for a couple of years now too. I was banded in April '09. I think the hypothyroidism is mostly to blame for making me a slow loser but, I'm definitely losing.

You'll be fine!

[happy2lose 0]

I too have hypothyroidism and hashimoto's thyroiditis. I was banded in April 09 and have been pretty successful at losing weight with my band. I have found that without daily exercise, I do not lose. Therefore, I try to burn at least 800 calories per day.

[FemmeOne 0]

I'm hypo too, but I haven't had a problem so far losing. As a matter of fact, I even had to change thyroid meds right after my surgery, because they are no longer making Armour thryoid. It did cause a change in my energy level and caused me to be slightly depressed., but did not seem to affect my weight loss.

[Cocoabean 430]

as long as your levels are monitored and controlled, you should have no issues.

[banded41603 0]

I too have throid issues. I had thyroid surgery 4/09 after my second band 3/09. He took out half my thyroid. i had alot of problems afterward, but that was because we couldn't get my levels straight. I also issue from the bad economy so my depression and stress was really bad. But I'm bak on the bandwagon and hoping to lose more.

So I agree with everyone else. If you watch your levels you will do fine.

[_Dawn_ 0]

I too have hypothyroidism (Hashimotos thyroiditis). As long as your levels are checked, and you are on the right dose of medication, it should not affect your weight loss.

[Dana36 0]

I have hypothyroidism, and the only difference has been that they have had to lower my dosage of meds because of my weight loss. I started out at 250 mcg of Synthroid a day when I had my surgery at 289 pounds. Now i'm on 175 mcg a day at 229 pounds. I've lost 60 pounds in 4 months and don't feel that my hypothyroidism has slowed me down or anything!

[lml32937 65]

After years of mis-diagnosing and under medicating I was diagnosed with Thyroid Cancer in 2008. I had both glands removed wtih 5 parathyroids as well- I was banded in 4/09 and feel great! I personally have done well but all of my doctors have assured me it would be harder because of the thyroid problems. Because I never didnt have a thyroid problem I dont personally know if it is "harder". I am currently on 425mcg of Levothyroxine a day and agree with the others that if I dont exercise every day and follow my dietary restrictions I feel worse.

I am thankful to have found an awesome Endo @ the U of Miami who was very pro-lapband for me.....

[Bree99 1]

Hi,

I had thyroid cancer and my thyroid gland was removed. As long as you are taking an appropriate amount of synthroid your weight loss will be normal or very close.