Thyroid Levels

[julietinlv 3]

I was sleeved 5/7/12. Just wondering if anyone out there has had their thyroid removed and if you have had issues keeping your thyroid levels good during the weight loss?

[azquilter92 82]

My surgeon said that this surgery does not"fix" thyroid problems,that still has to be controlled with meds,so I wouldguess you still need to have them checked by your pcp

[lml32937 65]

I had thyroid cancer in 2007 and had both lobes plus 5 parathyroid glands removed at that time- I had lap band in 2009- band removed and sleeve done in 2011- for the first time since I turned 14 my thyroid is FINALLY at a normal blood level- I am on medicine daily (obviously) It has been a LONG hard battle and any thyroid issue- over or underactive makes it harder to loose weight but it CAN be done- don't use it as a crush- listen to your body- and make sure you take your meds same time every day on an empty stomach and have your levels checked often. The dosage of meds is also based on your weight- pre op i was on 400mcg now i'm on 200.. and it will continue to go down as I continue to loose more... good luck!

[soggycereal 3]

Me too- thyroid cancer. I just know that after every 20-30 lbs loss- we need to get our levels checked so we arent taking too much and have heart issues. So- be in contact with your endocrinologist.

I found that it was so much harder to lose weight after thyroidectomy. But so far with sleeve, so good.