Ladiec2 74 Posted October 9, 2014 Today is my first appt with the surgeon. While walking in the building I get a call from my PCP telling me that my thyroid level is still very high. I had discussed the sleeve surgery with him over a year ago and he told me that we need to get my thyroid in check. When I saw him Saturday, he said ok since I practically beg him every time I see him. He took blood work while I was there and now I'm getting this news while going into this appointment. My meds have to get increased again. I'm so afraid the surgeon is going to tell me to wait. Mind you my meds have been increasing over a 5 year period little at a time from 50 mg to now 275 mg. Does anyone have thyroid issues? What was your outcome? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marfar7 1,533 Posted October 9, 2014 My thryroid has been in check (cept for a few off labs and a few tweaks with my dosage) for the last 10 yrs or so. Thought I'd hafta lower my dosage when I lost weight. Hasn't happened yt and I've lost 100 lbs. I take Levothyroxine. Good luck with ur surgery! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jjinWA 511 Posted October 9, 2014 My thyroid issues were never discussed as far as prepping for my WLS. My levels were in the acceptable ranges however. I have been working with my PCP since my surgery to get the correct dosage. Seems things have changed a bit over the past 3 months, but nothing alarming. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ladiec2 74 Posted October 10, 2014 Marfar7... I use the same meds. Well surgeon didn't seem to think my hypothyroidism would be a problem. A lot of stuff to read and look at these out of pocket costs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cin's Awesome Sauce 13 Posted October 10, 2014 I also have thyroid, I take synthroid 250mg, I was diagnosed 2005.. My Surgeon was aware of my thyroid condition, but he said it wouldn't interfere with my surgery . I was sleeved on 9/24 and I just did my blood work this pass Monday, So I'm very curious how my numbers look. I guess every surgeon is different , my doctor of 10 yrs also stated my thyroid condition would not prevent me from having surgery, he also gave the clearance for me to be sleeved. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
taekdown 5 Posted October 13, 2014 I had my thyroid and para thyroids removed three years ago and just had a sleeve done with no issues. I only take 175 with no thyroid at all. My tsh, t3, and t4 have been good for a long time. I am fortunate enough to have a very recognized endo. The hardest part was getting dialed in, he said it takes over a year and it did. The biggest help was taking the meds at the same time everyday on an empty stomach and not consuming anything for at least a half hour. And he will not let me take generic, said most people will not be steady on generic. Because different manufacturers have different fillers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
