Question Re: Thyroid and Surgery?

[striver 0]

Hi again - its me with the interesting questions!

My friend who is also considering surgery has Hypo- Thyroidism - does anyone know if she is a candidate for surgery or not?

kind regards

M:)

[Alexandra 55]

As long as the thyroid hormone levels are well-controlled with medication, an underactive thyroid is no reason not to get banded. If it's newly diagnosed or is not responding to hormone treatment, the doctors will want to get a handle on it before proceeding with surgery.

[LilMissDiva Irene 3,282]

Another question, as I'm thinking about it. Will this surgery help with the possibility of maybe getting off of thyroid medicine - as it can help HBP or Diabetes patients?

[lessnless 1]

Another question, as I'm thinking about it. Will this surgery help with the possibility of maybe getting off of thyroid medicine - as it can help HBP or Diabetes patients?

Probably not--thyroid function is not influenced by diet. I doubt there will even be a change in her med level.

I have ZERO thyroid function, so for me the thyroid supplement is really thyroid replacement, plus I am insulin resistant (pre-diabetic). Makes for a terrible metabolic rate, so it's really hard for me to lose weight. Good thing I'm so active...:biggrin1::biggrin1:

[LilMissDiva Irene 3,282]

Probably not--thyroid function is not influenced by diet. I doubt there will even be a change in her med level.

I have ZERO thyroid function, so for me the thyroid supplement is really thyroid replacement, plus I am insulin resistant (pre-diabetic). Makes for a terrible metabolic rate, so it's really hard for me to lose weight. Good thing I'm so active...:biggrin1::biggrin1:

Ok, thanks lessnless.

I didn't think so, but it's nice to hear how it is from someone who is going through it.

Wishing you much success!

[mrgrta 0]

Hi. I have hypothyroidism and I just had surgery on Monday. My dr didn't say anything about it.

Kat