Question:
Can a person who had their thyroid removed have the surgery

My cousins wife had thyroid cancer and had her thyroid removed. Can she still have the surgery.Does anyone know?    — Elizabeth J. (posted on March 8, 2003)

March 8, 2003
Hi there! YES, a person who had their thyroid removed CAN have this surgery! I myself am living proof of that! I had my thyroid removed 2 years ago due to thyroid cancer, and had my sugery on 1/21. Best of luck!!!
   — kmoran02

March 8, 2003
One of my friends has had her thyroid removed several years ago and just recently had her RNY. She was concerned about her throat being more closed up feeling, but had no problem going through the surgery. She said it was easier than she ever remembered. She still takes her meds for the thyroid replacement stuff. Good Luck! Always tell your surgeon though about things you've had done in the past like this and they will be able to work with it. Melisa RNY 08/15/02 -82lbs
   — mbradley35

March 8, 2003
Absolutely! The thyroid replacement medication will probably have to be adjusted downward as the person loses weight. I had a partial thyroidectomy and my meds have been lowered twice, but I will always have to take it. It's just a matter of periodic blood tests after surgery.
   — koogy

March 9, 2003
YES! I had a totaly thyroidectomy on 10/22/02 and had my WLS surgery on 02/18/03!! I will always have to take my thyroid medication!! Good Luck!
   — Debbie V.