hypothyroidism and hiatal hernia

[CantB2noty 0]

I posted this in pre-op section and then thought, jee I'm stupid, I posted that in the wrong area... Must be the brain fog from the clear liquid diet..

So I was wondering if getting the hiatal hernia repaired while getting banded cause additional discomfort after surgery? I have a small impacted one, whatever that means...

Secondly, I also was diagnosed with under active thyroid but my surgeon doesnt want me on meds to see if weight loss will kick it back in gear. My number was 16.48, so its really not functioning at all. I was wondering how this affected weight loss even with the band?

Thanks!!!!

[justmel1957 1]

I had the HH repair and it was the best thing that ever happened to me. I had had years of night time reflux with aspirations causing chemical burns/pneumonias (it was actually the thing that got me qualified for the LB surgery)

Even if I hadnt lost a pound I would have been overjoyed at just the result of having the HH finally repaired.

The post op recovery time was the same, no big deal.

[FailureIsntAnOption 0]

Hypothyroidism is nothing to mess around with and if left untreated can cause serious complications or death. If I were you I would schedule an appointment with an endocrinologist as soon as possible. I would not take my surgeons word for it and weight loss is not going to kick it back in gear. In fact, taking thyroid meds will probably jump start your weight loss. Hypothyroidism is not caused by being overweight. Your surgeon has no idea what he is talking about. It is an autoimmune disease. If your thyroid is that low, it's any wonder you have any energy at all.

Edited July 16, 2009 by FailureIsntAnOption

[L12 13]

I agree 100% with Donna2153, this needs to be treated now. An endocrinologist will periodically monitor your thyroid levels through bloodtests, so if it does somehow miraculously resolve itself down the road, this will be reflected in the lab results and your medication will be adjusted/discontinued.