Question:
Been taking synthroid for 2 years. I have been gaining weight. Should I still try ?

   — charmainem (posted on September 1, 2005)

September 1, 2005
Still seriously look at having surgery? You bet! Hypothyroidism is not a reason to NOT have surgery. Go for it!
   — koogy

September 2, 2005
Thanks Susan, I am so afraid that I will be denied. I only had one problem with my synthroid and that was about 6 months ago ( I didn't want to take it, and didn't for about 23 days). It was awful my hair was brittle and came out tremendously and I gained about 15 EXTRA pounds. That won't happen again.
   — charmainem

September 2, 2005
I have been on synthroid since 1992...........am now two years out from RNY and am seven pounds below my personal goal. Hypothyroidism is no reason to not have surgery. It is easily controlled with medication. I take mine religiously every morning just as told too and have never had a problem. Good luck on your journey.
   — scbabe