Question:
Has anyone had the surgery with hypothyroid disease?

I have hypothyroid disease and it has ruined my life!!! I was wondering if anyone has my problem and still got to have the surgery?    — Sonya Standridge (posted on July 13, 2001)

July 13, 2001
Sonya, I had surgery 7 months ago and have taken Synthroid for hypothyroidism for about 20 years. The disease didn't really affect my life much, except that I struggled to lose the smallest amount of weight and I had to take medication. I've done great since surgery, but will still take my meds the rest of my life. Something you should know that I found out the hard way---a few weeks after surgery, I started taking my multi vitamins and calcium citrate w/D and some extra C. I was feeling really tired, and having thyroid symptoms. I thought maybe I needed to have my dose increased. Turns out, I was taking my calcium in the morning along with my Synthroid---a big NO-NO!! The pharmacist said to wait several hours after taking Synthroid before taking the calcium. Seems the calcium kept the Synthroid from working (don't know the medical term), so it was like quitting my meds. Be sure to let your pharmacist know all supplements you are taking as many do react with prescription meds. Good luck to you.
   — Susan S.

July 13, 2001
Ditto to susan's post. No problem with the surgery or losing weight. I am at goal right now, and loving it. Read my profile. I could not be more pleased with my results.Good luck to you.
   — Rose A.

July 14, 2001
I have hypothyroid too and I am having the surgery. My Dr. and the surgeon said it doesn't matter. I was also told that losing weight may take me out of hypotyroidism enough to stop my meds...we'll see. I take a very small dose of Levothroid. Good wishes to you! Donna
   — Donna P.

July 14, 2001
I have been hypo for years and on Synthroid. Post op you just have to watch the timing of your Synthroid and supplements. Cant take the Iron too close to the Synthroid either. So I take a vitamin with iron in the morning, the Synthroid in the late morning before lunch, my other vitamin with iron after dinner and my calcium before bed. It was confusing for a few weeks but I have it now. suze Lap RNY 6/11/01 Dr. Carrasquilla Fort Lauderdale Down 31 lbs so far!
   — SusanMaria

July 16, 2001
Sonya, I have Hypothyroidism and extreme Anemia...I take Levoxyl as well as 935 Milligrams of prescription Ferrous Sulfate Iron each day. My surgeon's only concern was my iron levels, as he said that while I was in ICU (on a respirator because of pulmonary difficulties) he almost ordered a transfusion for me. He had no problem with my thyroid condition. Colleen Casey Brooks, Lap RNY, June 29, 2001, -46 lbs.
   — CaseyinLA