Thyroid Question

Hello All, OK I am at it again with the questions..... I was wondering about my thyroid after WLS, can anyone tell me if they had a decrease in meds after the surgery? I am at such a low dose already. I get it checked once every year anyways but was wondering if I need to have it checked before that time do to the surgery... BTW....Mine is under active, Hypothyroidism(sp?) Thanks as always, Debra P

Hi Debra. I was taking 75 mcg (low dose) synthroid for hypothyroid too pre op. Post op my meds have stayed the same (my theory is that less of the med is being absorbed, so while my need has decreased, so has the actual amt. of med I'm getting, kwim?) Good luck! Claudia -108 lbs! 6 months post

Claudia, Yes that does make sense..... I am on .075 myself..... I have to say your pic looks great, so many people have such great after pics that I am noticing now that I have been here a while.....you look great!!!! Thanks hun, Debra P

Thank you! I'm glad to have a pic to update (although you can't see my bangs so my head looks bald up front! LOL) Claudia

Hi Debra. I was taking 75 mcg (low dose) synthroid for hypothyroid too pre op. Post op my meds have stayed the same (my theory is that less of the med is being absorbed, so while my need has decreased, so has the actual amt. of med I'm getting, kwim?) Good luck! Claudia -108 lbs! 6 months post

Hey there Debra! How r u? I have to say I don't have an answer for you But as it has been said so many times when you need an answer to a question go and ask the doc Hope you have a wonderful day! P.S. As I always say please tell your sweet hubby I said Hello Love ya Evelyn {{{{{{{HUGS}}}}}}} 247/134/past goal

Evelyn, Hello hun...~hug~ Yeah the Dr's don't really know what happens with that, they say we are all different and that is correct so I just wanted to get some feedback......I also posted on the main board... I think I am getting what hubby had... But I am still fighting... I will tell him you said hello.... Take care Debra

Oh Honey I hope you feel better soon . You take care of yourself and tell the hubby to keep his germs to himself! Have a great day Love ya {{{{{{{HUGS}}}}}}} Evelyn 247/134/past goal

Debra- I am on a pretty high dose of thyroid meds. I too have hypothyroidism. Anyways my does has not changed and I have had it checked recently. My doc wants to check it every 3 months or so just to be sure. It probably will go down eventually. Just keep an eye on your symptoms too, especially if you feel your heart racing, could be too much meds. I agree with Claudia though (by the way GREAT PIC!!!) I think less of the meds are getting absorbed! Janet

Thanks, Janet! Your updated pic looks great, too! Congrats on your WL! Claudia