Question:
Hypothyroidism. Thyroid Medicatiton

Has anyone had to increase their thyroid medication post op? I have been told my TSH level is low since surgery.    — Jonna B. (posted on July 10, 2000)

July 10, 2000
yes, I had to increase mine. I went from 225mg to 250mg. (I am not sure if it is related but my weight loss after I increased was much more significant than my first few weeks post op.) I was also having some low thyroid symtoms pre op too. So, it might not be post op related either.
   — Lori W.

July 10, 2000
Jonna, my surgeon told me that because thyroid medications are fat soluable (they are absorbed with dietary fat) that I will likely have to adjust my doseage as well (I am preop) Any bypass surgery decreases fat absorbtion to some degree.
   — Meli ..

October 4, 2000
What type of medicine are you taking. I am responding so late because I am in the archives looking for some thyroid info. I do not have one and just increased my synthroid from 1 pill at .1 mg to 2 pills per day. I am hoping this will help my slow weight loss. I really do not know if it even makes a difference. Let me know what you have learned, Thanks [email protected]
   — Courtrina Amur W.