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I am guessing that is how you spell it lol. Just wondering if anyone had it before surgery and how they lived with it after...Did it just go away or what? Did you see any increase or decrease in your THS levels? Could you take your meds right after surgery? How is it even possible for it to disappear...Someone smarter than me chime in..

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I wasn't told to expect any changes. I've had hypothyroidism for 15 years & just take my little pill everyday.

I don't think it would be related to food/weight since I've been up and down many times without a change to my medicine. I was able to take my pill the next day without any problems since it is so small. I would definitely talk to your doctor to make sure you won't have any issues & maybe they can test you more periodically.

Let us know if you hear anything differently. I have my 3 month late this month & I will definitely be asking.

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I am 3 months out of surgery and I was able to take my pill no problem before and after surgery. My Dr checked me last month and said nothing has changed and to continue taking my little pill... chances are we will always have an under-active thyroid, it's a problem with the gland itsself, and I don't think it's related to our food intake at all... darn it anyway!! LOL

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I haven't had my levels checked yet, but I have no thyroid hormone in my body without my Armour - my thyroid does not work at all. I've had this since I was 12 and it gradually got worse.

I still take the Armour, but I lowered my dosage on my own b/c after I lost some weight I could tell I didn't need as much (heart palpitations). I figured that would happen b/c with less weight less would be needed to support my shrinking body. I'm going to get my levels checked soon.

But actually like other hormones, once you lose some weight your thyroid might start working differently. I would think it would maybe work better.

Something good to monitor - don't ever just stop taking it b/c that could put stress on your thyroid if it is struggling to produce. And it could slow your weight loss down.

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