Has Anyone Who Has Had A Thyroidectomy Or Thyroid Issues Had The Sleeve?

[Mrs.E 3]

I was diagnosed with Hashimoto's and Thyroid cancer and had my thyroid removed in April 2010. I am wondering if this will have any effect when I have my sleeve procedure done..

[jhansen71 257]

I was diagnosed with Hashimoto's and Thyroid cancer and had my thyroid removed in April 2010. I am wondering if this will have any effect when I have my sleeve procedure done..

I have a thyroid problem. I still have it, but it's essentially non-functioning. I take daily thyroid medicine. I had the sleeve on March 13th and have lost 55 lbs (starting weight was 243). It's a non-issue as long as you stay on top of your medicine.

[Mrs.E 3]

I have a thyroid problem. I still have it, but it's essentially non-functioning. I take daily thyroid medicine. I had the sleeve on March 13th and have lost 55 lbs (starting weight was 243). It's a non-issue as long as you stay on top of your medicine.

Thanks.. I need to be better about taking my medicine. Sometimes I think I am in denial about needing it. I am terrible about remembering to take it daily.

[MissDina 4]

i also have a thyroid problem ive had it ever since i was in the 5th grade but i take medication for it and had my sleeve done on july 6th with no problems

[Aimee480 12]

I also have Hashimoto's and had a partial thyroid removal eight years ago and had not a single question or concern about this issue when going through the surgery process.

On a side note, I had the surgery almost four weeks ago and have been successful with weight loss.

I don't think my thyroid had much to do with me being over weight. I am over weight because I was eating and drinking myself to death.

[jhansen71 257]

I also have Hashimoto's and had a partial thyroid removal eight years ago and had not a single question or concern about this issue when going through the surgery process.

On a side note' date=' I had the surgery almost four weeks ago and have been successful with weight loss.

I don't think my thyroid had much to do with me being over weight. I am over weight because I was eating and drinking myself to death.[/quote']

I agree. I think there is a tendency to use the thyroid as a crutch for being fat. I was me making me fat, not my lack of thyroid. It took me a long time to admit it. Getting skinnier means I don't have to make up any more excuses.

[WhoozisAnyway 176]

I'm hypothyroid. My weight loss has been slower than some others on here (48 lbs total, 28 since surgery on 4/9), but i haven't had to worry too much about saggy skin so far. I consider that a fair trade for the slow loss.

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