Bad thyroid levels only after 11 months post op?

Has anyone else been told that they have a thyroid problem after WLS? My thyroid level is 7.798 now, but it was normal before my surgery. I just wonder if this is actually caused by the major changes that are going on in our bodies. After all, I did just lose 150 pounds within the past year not counting the fact that I just had another major surgery (TT and Arms) and my body is still adjusting. I don't think I should just jump on the bandwagon and start taking meds until I am sure that this won't pass. Shouldn't I monitor it over the next 6 months to a year to see what the tests say? Has anyone else been through this? Also, would this make me hyperthyroid or hypothyroid? I should say that this was confirmed by an associate of my PCP (not my PCP) so I intend to wait until he gets back from vacation to get his take on the issues. Thank you, Mary Beth

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