Question:
Has anyone out there had lapband with hypothyroid

I'm asking this question for a co-worker who's considering the surgery. She see my success and weight loss and is considering having it    — bchicks42 (posted on November 26, 2007)

November 26, 2007
I was very hypothyroid and on high meds, they don't know if the surgery will help the thyroid, but I have got to lower my meds. I had the bypass though, don't think that would make a difference. I do worry that my thyroid will screw up everything for me .
   — Reelbaby

November 26, 2007
I had RNY and after about 3 years, I no longer have to take thyroid medication.
   — Carlyn M.

November 26, 2007
I HAD RNY ON 11/9 AND I HAVE HYPOTHYROIDISM, TAKE MEDS EVERYDAY FOR IT. YOU MIGHT WANT TO CALL YOUR DR AND ASK, BUT I DON'T SEE WHY SHE COULDN'T IF I COULD HAVE RNY WITH IT. GOD BLESS, DEBI ROBINSON
   — DEBI R.

November 26, 2007
I am 3 1/2 months post lap band surgery and hypothyroid. I am down 46 lbs. and they had to reduce my dose of thyroid medication. I feel it has worked well for me.
   — Vinca216

November 26, 2007
I have hypothyroidism and just received the Lap Band 11 days ago. My Dr said there wasnt a problem. Hopefully I will be able to get off the meds soon
   — Lauri P.

November 27, 2007
I had lap band surgery 7 weeks ago - My surgeon and my PCP both have told me that the surgery has nothing at all to do with tyroid function - that I can fully expect to remain on meds for a lifetime. I am wondering why others have been taken off meds.
   — KristyJain

November 27, 2007
I had RNY but am hypothyroid... don't know if it makes a difference with lapband though. It has taken me almost a year to get my meds right, but nothing too major.
   — airbear762000