Question:
Did anyone out there have hypothyroidism have trouble losing weight post op?
I was just wondering if the weight came off slower due to thyroid problems? How much did you lose? — Allison T. (posted on March 14, 2002)
March 13, 2002
If you are taking thyroid pills, it shouldn't make any difference. Your
doctor should be checking you for your thyroid levels and adjusting the
medication, if necessary.
— garw
March 13, 2002
I am a little over 3 months post op and I have lost 74 lbs, which is about
half way to goal for me.
I am hypothyroid (I take Levoxyl/Synthroid) and I also have PCOS. (not
taking my Glucophage)
So far, no problems with weight loss.
Good Luck
— Missy M.
March 13, 2002
I have hypothyroidism, PCOS and before surgery was on four shots a day of
insulin plus three pills for diabetes. I am now 9&1/2 months post op,
down 112 pounds (1 pound below goal!) and am off all my meds except for
synthroid. I have had no problem losing at all, and think I actually lost
pretty quickly! Best of luck...
— Vicki K.
March 13, 2002
I am also on synthroid and down 65 lbs. in three months. As long as our
levels are checked, it shouldn't affect the weight loss. Good luck and
enjoy the journey!
— grammie5
March 13, 2002
I am currently taking synthroid becuz of my thyroid problem. I am losing
slower then most, my doctor said it was becuz of that. but as long as i
keep losing there shouldnt be any problems,
— Deanna Wise
March 13, 2002
I've taken synthroid since 1995. I had my surgery 18 weeks ago and have
lost 70 pounds. So I'd say it hasn't bothered my weight loss. However, I
used to take my synthroid 6 days a week and after my last blood work, my
doctor said I was getting too much and cut me down to 5 days a week. When
I go to my PCP who's also an endocrinologist, I ALWAYS have him run a T3,
T4 and TSH panel in addition to the blood tests that the surgeon's office
wants run. That way if the levels are still too high he adjusts them down.
— Patty H.
March 14, 2002
GOOD QUESTION! I also have hypothyroidism and like some of the other
posters, I have PCOS as well and this was something I had worried about
since I am still pre-op. Thank you for everyone's answers!
— Kelly M.
March 14, 2002
I have been on Synthroid since 1989 and had continually gained weight in
the last 5 years even tho my levels were fine. So i was really worried that
I would struggle with the weight loss. I had surgery almost 10 months ago
and I am at goal! I had no trouble losing the weight or so far keeping it
off. Best of luck to you.
— Maureen P.
August 11, 2003
I'm 10 days away from my surgery. I questioned my PCP was to whether I
would need to continue to take Synthroid after surgery. He said yes. But
based on my weight loss my dosage would be reduced over time.
— jcooper
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