Question:
Has anyone had WLS and had a thyroid problem before surgery?

I have hypothyroidism, Type II Diabetes and Polysistic Ovarian Syndrome. I am still in the research phase of getting the surgery. I have lost half of my hair because of the first to dieseses and continue to. I just bought biotin and am going to buy the nioxin shampoo. I fear I will be bald after surgery. My hair has been the only thing (physically) that I love about myself. I am freaking about this. Is there anyone out there that had the hair loss before surgery? Did anyone start a vitamin regeme before hand? What happened with hair after? Please post or email me [email protected] Thank You...:)    — Judy T. (posted on March 10, 2001)

March 10, 2001
i have hypothyroid and i will be getting the operation..there is no problems
   — [Anonymous]

March 10, 2001
My sister has thyroid problems and was recommended to have the surgery -- also the type 2 diabetes. But everyone is different. I've started the vitamin routine, but I am experiencing the same thing everyone is -- the dumping. Since I am just starting the approval process, I am not sure what is doing it -- but suspect the iron. Penny
   — Penny J.

March 10, 2001
I am hypothyroid, am on anti-depressants and hormones and I think I'm older than most getting the RNY open operation. I feel great, except when I wait too long to eat and then I'm starving ... I eat too fast and then throw up. Other than that -- life is great! Eat lots of protein for your hair after surgery.
   — [Anonymous]

August 4, 2002
I TOO HAVE HYPO. I AM GETTING READY TO HAVE WLS SURGERY ON THE 26TH OF AUGUST. I RECENTLY WENT THROUGH A MASSIVE AMOUNT OF HAIR LOSS AND THE DOCOTR TOLD ME IT WAS STRESS RELATED AND I KNOW THIS TO BE TRUE. HE TOLD ME I WILL GO THROUGH THIS AGAIN WITH MY SURGERY, AND TO GET A WIG BEFORE HAND BUT I HAVE BEEN TAKING 1000MG OF EVENING PRIMROSE OIL. I WAS TOLD ABOUT THIS FROM PEOPLE WITH THYROID PROBLEMS. THEY HAVE A WEB PAGE AND TELL PEOPLE TO TRY IT. IT REALLY HAS HELPED ME. I WILL CONTINUE TO TAKE IT EVERYDAY FOR THE REST OF MY LIFE. IT HELPED THAT MUCH. WITHIN 30 DAYS MY HAIR STOPPED FALLING OUT.
   — amuseall