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WLS after a full thyroidectomy

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Karli

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Has anyone here experienced a full thyroidectomy and then had a gastric bypass? I'm scheduled for surgery, but I'm a little nervous about the kind of results I can expect. The few threads I've seen on other forums indicate a general lack of success. However, I'm unclear if iris because they didn't follow the recommendations, or the lack of a thyroid continued to wreak total chaos on their lives.

Somebody who has experienced this,please respond. Thank you!!
 
I had a partial thyroidectomy years ago and had my gastric bypass in July 2012....i've not had any problems due to the thyroid lobectomy....you should pose this question to your physician though, and they should be aware of your past health issues before your surgery.
 
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My cousin had real trouble with weight gain before the removal of her gland. She lost about 200 pounds, after her bypass. But please talk to your doctor. I use to be a nurse & know the effects patients have taking meds to replace what was once made naturally. But, call your surgeon & your specialist who preformed the gland removal. I will look up some information and pass it along. Good morning by the way.

Angie
 
Well, I happen to go to and appointment with my daughters doctor, she has a sluggish thyroid and low blood pressure. So, while I was there I asked about surgery when thyroid had been completely removed. He said that even though you have no thyroid you must continue to take the medication given to you for that. He said WLS can cures a lot but that the medication should be taken. You can lose weight as long as you keep your levels normal. So stop worrying and stay on your thyroid meds. I am sure your doctor knows & I doubt he would preform surgery on you if it was not going to work. Good luck,
Hugs,
Angie
 
Well I can so help you here, I had a total thyroidectomy on January 11, 2012 due to Papulary carcinoma cancer, I had gastric bypass Octobet1, 2012 and to this date I'm down 78 lb, I do take Synthroid medication everyday for my thyroid and will for life and yes it gets adjusted all the time but this would happen with or without WLS, I have no side effects from my Meds they work great, you will be fine they watch your levels really well, I have had NO problems at all..., good luck with you new life and enjoy :)
 
Alexa, check the dates on those posts up above. Those are 6 years old and most of those members aren't even around anymore. I had Graves disease in 1986 and I had my thyroid irradiated. There shouldn't be any distinctions between that and a full thyroidectomy. The result is the same. Your thyroid is gone. Thyroid is an extremely important hormone. Make sure you get it checked at least once a year. Sometimes with changes in diet and medication it will go all wonky on you. The effects of an imbalanced thyroid hormone dose run the gamut from weight gain to Mental Health. The thyroid is The Shield of your hormone system. It is not to be toyed with. If you haven't got a doctor who values the importance of thyroid and its possible interactions with every single medication, get one. Keep an endocrinologist in your pocket. Nothing can mess you up more than a bad thyroid or an uneven thyroid hormone replacement therapy. People just think of thyroid when they think of weight gain but it is much more dangerous than that not to keep your thyroid in check.
 
Oh. I’m so sorry I didn’t check dates. I was just desperate for answers. How are you feeling nowadays? I have an Endo and he’s ok. Not great, just ok. I’m looking around tho. I’m so young and I don’t want to live life as miserable as I have been.
 
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