Question:
I WAS DENIED BECAUSE THEY FOUND I WAS HYPOTHROID

AND I WAS TOLD THAT I WOULD HAVE TO WAIT FOUR MONTHS FOR THE LEVEL TO COME UP ,TO APPLY AGAIN. HAS THIS HAPPENED TO ANYONE ELSE, AND WERE THEY FINALLY APPROVED?    — Karin S. (posted on October 12, 2002)

October 12, 2002
OMG... What insurance do you have? I am also Hypothyroid and have been concerned about this happening too. I have not had my levels done recently and am worried about that myself. What was your last level?
   — Sheryl W.

October 13, 2002
I have been hypothyroid for several years. It is usually stable but when I had my lab work done for my surgery my levels were up. I was still able to have the surgery and my doctor raised my dose from 1/2 to a full dose because he didn't want me to be hypo while trying to lose weight. I've lost good and my levels have been good.
   — lablady_29

October 13, 2002
I am hypothyroid and have been taking synthroid for about a year. I had my surgery May 21, 2002 and it wasn't even an issue for me. I think you probably just have to get it treated and then there should be no problems having surgery.
   — sheltie

October 13, 2002
Karin,I havent had my preop tests yet, but I do have Hypothyroid disorder for years. I have had gallbladder surgery and an ovary removed though previously. When I had those done, My surgeons wouldnt do the surgery till my Thyroid level was normal. But like the previous poster said I dont think it takes 4 months..I was thinking it took me only about 2 weeks.. Good Luck Nancy Poe
   — NANCY P.