danaclark2 0 Posted March 18, 2006 Hi, all!!! So excited--just received my "This surgery is medically necessary" letter! Woo-hoo!!! I should get my surgery date this Monday. I really thought I was going to have to put up more of a fight. Yesterday, I just sent in old weight loss journals--with pictures and all. Guess I didn't need to send them after all. I have a question for those of you who take Synthroid for hypothyroidism. My doctor said I could just crush the pill and take it that way--but I've heard you shouldn't crush thyroid meds. What do you all do? I can't wait to join you all on the other side.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhotoNut 7 Posted March 18, 2006 Grats on your approval! How exciting!! I have taken my synthroid from day one with no problems at all. They are plenty small enough. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lynng35 0 Posted March 18, 2006 Congratulations! You can see if it is available in liquid form. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kat1215 0 Posted March 18, 2006 I haven't had my first fill yet but my surgeon told me that the Synthriod shouldn't ever cause a problem. You can always call your Pharmacist (Sp?) to ask about crushing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alexandra 55 Posted March 18, 2006 Congratulations on your approval! Glad it was nice and easy--that's the way it should be. Synthroid pills are small enough that they don't need to be crushed or broken. At least, mine sure are. Anything smaller than a pencil eraser will be fine, pretty much whenever. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
picardy3 0 Posted March 18, 2006 Yea Dana!!!! :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: You got your letter!!!!! :roll: :roll: :roll: :roll: They looked at all of my pills today at my first pre-op meeting and my synthroid is plenty small without having to crush it so you should be ok. Audra Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
danaclark2 0 Posted March 18, 2006 Thanks everyone! That's what I was thinking--the Synthroid pill is quite small. If you all swallow it, I'm sure I can. Oh--I'm so excited!!! Ready to defeat the O-beast(ity)! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thinjen 0 Posted March 18, 2006 I am SO HAPPY FOR YOU!! So, it is possible for them to say yes. Hope to join you soon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DOC 0 Posted March 18, 2006 Way to go..... That is great..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HarleyNana 10 Posted March 18, 2006 The only problem I have with taking Synthroid is remembering to take it on an empty stomach and taking it period. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
