Hashimoto's and/or Pernicious Anemia

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Has anyone been sleeved with these conditions?

My pcp ordered a blood panel and there were indications of both. I'm a little worried.

Any input is appreciated!

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I don't have these conditions, however Hashimoto's is a condition several people in my family have. When your immune system attacks your thyroid, it can't function as it should, which can lead to hypothyroidism, which could be why you have a difficult time losing weight. Pernicious anemia you can resolve with B-12 supplements and injections and hypothyroidism, is resolved with a little tiny pill that you take once a day. Neither of these conditions are something you should get upset over as they are both easily treatable and if anything if they can treat your thyroid condition, you may be able to lose weight naturally without having to have a sleeve.

My understanding is that most doctors want to fix these kinds of conditions before approving a sleeve surgery especially since pernicious anemia can actually result after the sleeve and you are already predisposed to it. I didn't take a B12 supplement for the first year after surgery and I ended up getting quite anemic, however an Iron supplement and a B12 supplement fixed me up and within a few weeks I was fine.

Good luck with your sleeve process!

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I've had Hashimoto's most of my life. I've also had several bouts of anemia. I was sleeved on September 17, 2014. I'm 5 ft. 2 and weighed 218 pds. day before post op diet started. It is now 8 months out and I weigh 145 pds. and wearing a size junior's 7/8 jeans. I've only walked a little for exercise. I have a very bad back. Broke it in 2 places and was on steroids for a year and could not get the weight back off. I wrote every single thing that i ate down in a spiral notebook after surgery along with how much Protein, carbs, and calories. Most days in the first few months I could not eat more than 500 calories. I kept my carbs under 15 and tried to keep my protein as high as possible by adding Protein Powder to Soups, yogurt, and sugar free pudding. The weight will come off steadily if you do this. I did have a stall around the 3rd month that lasted about 3 weeks but don't worry. Keep watching your carb intake and your body will naturally burn fat. I also take a probiotic daily. I hope that helps.

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The Pernicious Anemia has been causing trouble for years, but was just diagnosed.

I am most concerned, right now, with receiving the sleeve approval with these conditions and how (if approved) it will affect the sleeve.