Hypothyroidism, anyone?

LilAngel · August 8, 2005

Can't seem to get a consistent line on this one. I have a nasty case of hypoT and I get conflicting info on it with the band. Some docs seem to say no-go if you have it. Others say it is not a contraindication. Does anyone else deal with this icky hypoT bit and have the band? If so, any issues? What did your doc say? Thanks, Angel

Ezzysmom · August 8, 2005

I have hypothyroidism and I take Synthroid for this. I have not had a problem with the band nor have I ever heard of this being a problem with the band. I have lost 54lbs so far (haven't updated ticker lately I think). What info do they have to back this up?

Jachut · August 8, 2005

Cant imagine why it would be a problem, other than perhaps issues of restrictions to what you could possibly lose and false hopes?

Then again my sis has hypothyroidism and has always been a stick insect, 50kg on a fat day.

HarleyNana · August 8, 2005

I'm same as Amber, no problems with meds here. I do take them in the AM though, so as not to go to bed with pills in tummy.

shalopash · August 8, 2005

I think there is a school of thought that says if you have thyroid problems your success will not be as good as for those who do not have these problems. Perhaps that is where the doctor is coming from. I don't know, however, of any doctor's who don't do the surgery because of hyopthyroidism..

Joyce in VA · August 9, 2005

I have hypothyrodism and am on Synthyroid. My doctor said he did not want me to go into the surgery without it being under control. Other than that he said it was fine. He wants to see me 8 weeks after the surgery to do blood work because as I lose weight he will have to reduce my medicine. As far as my surgeon, he had no problem with it as long as I was on medicine and not having a problem.

Alexandra · August 9, 2005

Yep, I'm in the same boat. As long as my meds were and are properly adjusted, no doctors involved had any reservations about my being banded.

DeLarla · August 9, 2005

Me too. I take a pill every morning. It makes losing harder, but at least I lost a nice amount with the Band.

Debbydo · August 10, 2005

Yup, count me in toooo!

I've been on synthroid my whole life and there should not be any problems with this because we are not the malabsorption crowd. With the bypass and other types of surgery a close eye on levels would be needed.