Question:
Hypothyroid
I wanted to know if anyone here that has hypothyroid and had the lap band done. I want to know how your weight lost is going. — JANIECEMOM (posted on February 9, 2009)
February 9, 2009
Check over at the LabBand page. There are lots of people posting everyday
about the effects of certain ailments that got better after getting their
band.
— [Deactivated Member]
February 9, 2009
First of all where is the Lap Band page? I never found it. Second, I have
hyperthyroid and the Lap Band and I must say that my weight is coming off
very slowly. Even without the band, most people would have lost more
weight than I have because I exercise at the gym as well as go to water
aerobics almost daily. I am 8 months out and have only lost 25 lbs. My
Dr. told me that I should have had the RnY. Well now he tell me. I wish
that he had guided me to that before I had the band. I must also admit
that I have not had the physical problems that some of the RnY folks have
had either. Good luck in finding your answer. Susan
— susangielda06
February 9, 2009
I also have hypothyrodism and had the lap band. Today is two weeks post op
for me and I have lost a lb a day, which I think is awesome. I also walk
on my treadmill every day since surg. up to mile and a half right now.
Good Luck!!
— tbum007
February 10, 2009
Julia - Go to smartbandsters.com and ask Jessie. She is a bariactric nurse
with a lap band. She can help you.
Vicki
— VickiJ
February 10, 2009
If your thyroid levels are Normal, it should not interfer with your weight
loss. If you aren't sure, get your blood drawn. Check free T4 & TSH.
you can ask your primary doctor or surgeon for this.
— cvalent1
February 11, 2009
I was diagnosed w/hypothyroidism about 5 years ago, and had the lapband
surgery 12/22/08, my first fill on 1/26/09 . In the last 7 weeks I've lost
29lbs. Trust me - the surgery was the easy part - I still get hungry and
have to make wise food choices. If I didn't also have serious knee pain
and was able to excercize more, I would probably be losing faster. Have
you decided to get WLS?
— [Deactivated Member]
February 11, 2009
I had the lap band done on July 24, 2008 lost 21 lbs the frist week then 6
lbs 4 weeks later and have not lost any since. I am trying to hang on.
— JANIECEMOM
February 13, 2009
Julia,I had RNY 4yrs ago while having thyroid cancer. I was never told that
it could hinder my weight loss. I never lost the amount of weight I'd hoped
to. I became very frustrated when at 18 months I began to gain. I've gained
half of what i lost and am talking with a surgeon now about getting a
revision. My blood pressure never reached a normal level and has
skyrocketed within the last several years. Having the surgery was the best
decision I ever made; however, I just wish I'd been better informed. I feel
like such a failure, but know that the thyroid controls everything
metabolically and it is to blame. By all means, have the surgery, just
loose as much as possible within that first year. Good luck.
— amistique569
February 13, 2009
Yes. I have been on some type of thyroid medications for at least 20
years. I had the lap band surgery 12/9/08 and have lost 35 #s to date.
— Gail G.
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