Question:
any Lap-Banders had any trouble getting approval having an under active thyroid?

I am trying to get approved,but I just found out through my insurance company's website that I have Hypothyroidism.I don't know what to do!! plaease help!thanks    — MARIA P. (posted on August 11, 2009)

August 11, 2009

   — 67rosebud67

August 11, 2009
I agree that you should not worry about it, but should discuss it with your surgeon. I had hypothyroidism, diagnosed approximately 1.5 years before I started the surgery process. It was not a problem at all for me to get approved. The doctors will probably want to make sure your hypothyroidism is under control before surgery, but that won't prevent your surgery. Talk to your primary care physician about medications to get your thyroid under control and talk to your surgeon about it, but don't freak out. Things will be fine. (Also, once they get your thyroid under control, you will have more energy, which will be incredibly helpful for post-surgery recovery.) Good luck!
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