Tipintx 41 Posted August 27, 2012 Has anyone else experienced the postponement of surgery due to high TSH levels? I am curious as to how much time it will take to being My numbers back to normal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sarsar 824 Posted August 27, 2012 I am 15 months out and I have had to have my meds changed 3 or 4 times in those 15 months. My dr. checks my blood work every 2 or 3 months or sooner if I am feeling symptoms. I am hoping that now that I have lost most of my weight that things will start to even out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sarsar 824 Posted August 27, 2012 I'm sorry, I misread your question. My surgery was not postponed. I have been on meds for the last 4 years or so. Were you put on meds? They can take a month or 2 to start working but it can take a long time to figure out what dosage you will need. I would think just getting your numbers up should take a month or maybe a little longer. When does the Dr. want to recheck your blood work? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fun size 62 Posted August 27, 2012 That sounds unusual to me. I've had thyroid disease since I was 14. No one every used my TSH levels as a deciding factor for anything. It usually takes 4 to six weeks for a full response from your body after use change meds. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BigFatLoser 331 Posted September 5, 2012 My surgeon wants my thyroid levels to be in the normal range before surgery because it can be difficult to lose weight if it's not. And since your thyroid regulates so much in your body, they want to make sure I don't have any obstacles in the way of healing, if they can help it. I haven't had my surgery postponed because I am not yet done with testing (no date yet), but I believe he would postpone any surgery if it wouldn't be regulated. Hope this helped. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BigFatLoser 331 Posted September 5, 2012 It usually takes about 4-6 weeks for a new dosage to change your level. What's your TSH at right now? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Livinglifeout 217 Posted September 5, 2012 My surgeon wants my thyroid levels to be in the normal range before surgery because it can be difficult to lose weight if it's not. And since your thyroid regulates so much in your body, they want to make sure I don't have any obstacles in the way of healing, if they can help it. I haven't had my surgery postponed because I am not yet done with testing (no date yet), but I believe he would postpone any surgery if it wouldn't be regulated. Hope this helped. I've had a full thyroid removal for about nine years. Levels change and often medicine has to be adjusted. I feel good when my TSH levels are on the lower side. I see my endocrinologist every 3-6 months for blood work and adjustments. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tipintx 41 Posted September 6, 2012 My level came down from 39 to 8.9 so I am going under the knife on sept 10, Sent from my iPad using VST Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
