Question:
Hypothyroidism after RNY

I am three years post-op and now showing almost every sign of hypothyroidism (with the exception, fortunately, of weight gain). Has anyone experienced this? Please give me your input... Thanks.    — dl_roark (posted on January 27, 2006)

January 27, 2006
Well, because a thyroid problem is an inherited condition it is not related to a person having WLS. I have thyroid problems in the female side of my family and I am the only one that ended up with Grave's disease. All my sisters are hypothyroid, I am the only one that ended up hyperthyroid. It is very, very unlikely that this occurred because of you having WLS. It is a condition that needs to be treated by a doctor and for you to have regular bloodwork done, especially if you are put on any type of medication for you hypothyroid condition.
   — ChristineB

January 28, 2006
The symptoms of hypothyroid are very common after WLS.... I.e. dry skin/hair, constipation, cold intolerance, depression, decreased hunger, fatigue. These can be symptoms of many conditions or normal variation. If you think you may be hypothyroid you need a blood test to determine this. I had the same symptoms and I am normal. And also having this surgery would not make you hypothyroid it is something that would happen on its own.
   — SteffieBear15

January 28, 2006
Iwas diagnosed with hypothryroidism in my 5th year post op. Nobody else in my family has this diagnosis. My thyroid was often checked when I was MO. Who would think that once I maintained several years at a normal, healthy weight I would get the hypothyroid diagnosis? Oh well. Taking synthroid is no big deal.
   — chilidog