Hypothyroidism And Success With Lap Band?!?!?

[Brittb1987 31]

Hey guys! I am a few months into my pre-surgery journey! I just joined this amazing website yesterday and was wondering if any of you fellow bandsters have hypothryoidism and have had success with the lap band??? Thanks!!!!

[kaitierose 3]

I also have hyperthyroidism also. Im curious too. The only thing my doctor told me they could possible decrease my medication. I am being banded this Friday Aug 3!

[marfar7 1,533]

I have hypothyroidism and have been banded almost 3 years. The loss of over 100 lbs hasn't affected my dosage of Synthroid, however. They do blood tests for my TSH every 6 mths or so and find it perfect, no reason to change my dosage. I've heard alot of people say that their dosage goes down with weight loss tho.

So yes, I have it and have been successful! Good luck to you! Oh, I've had it for over 8 yrs now.

Marci

[Brittb1987 31]

Katie, good luck!!! let me know how it goes!!! I wont be having surgery until December over my christmas break

Marfar, thanks for the info!! great job!!

[dianalyn 11]

Katie my surgery is also the 3rd and I have hypothyoridism. Keep your dosage in line and you will lose.

Good Luck!

[jacqulinep 6]

I've had hypothyroidism for about 8/9 years . I was banded on april 25,2012 . Went to my PCP for labs in may and was in a hyper state . I have lost 42 lbs so far . So we decided to leave my dosage the same as being in a hyper state will help with the weight loss . But it's a one line to walk and we have to monitor my labs frequently . Good luck with your journey

[kaitierose 3]

Thanks everyone. Only one more day. I will let you know how everything goes. So over these Protein shakes!!