Question:
Borferline or high TSH level and still been approved for surgery?

My insurance requested a letter from my PCP of medical clearance and my latest THS level. I have had hypothyroidism for 2 years now. My level came back borderline and I am wondering if this will pose a problem with getting approved??    — mahnke5 (posted on May 9, 2003)

May 9, 2003
Hi, I too have hypothyroidism, and did not have a problem with approval and my TSH levels are still high. I have been taking Levoxyl for over a year now, and just had to have it increased to 100 mcg. I was told by one Surgeon that as long as you are being treated and your numbers are not off the chart. You should have no problem.
   — Kriola

May 11, 2003
Hi! I've had hypothryoidism since I was 8, and my levels fluctuate madly. When I first went to see my surgon, my TSH was at 17. When I had the surgury it was down to 9. I had absoluty no problem getting approved, and as long as I was on my thyroid meds, the doc didn't have a problem doing it. Good luck!
   — mellyhudel