Anyone develop hypothyroidism after surgery?

Thinkingthinner1109 · February 22, 2015

I had the VSG so I would not have health problems. My Bmi was high but I really didn't have any health problems when I had the surgery. I had stage 1 breast cancer about 8 years ago which had not spread and was treated with just surgery, no chemo, no radiation. Been healthy since then other than my weight. I have a family history so heart disease and diabetes, so I chose to have the surgery. I had some blood work done and my thyroid is low. My doctor says my body is still trying to adjust to the weight loss so she is going to recheck the labs in three months. I am tired and my BP drops low and I feel dizzy and have actually passed out. I don't even know what causes hypothyroidism. All I do know is I had this surgery to NOT become sick.

B Autumn · March 4, 2015

I had hypothyroidism before surgery. You may want to get e referral to an endocrinologist. Your post mentioned that your a cancer survivor. Cancer can pkay havoc with your thyroid gland. Hypothyroidism is very easily treated. The trick is getting a good endocrinologist that does a full series if tests. Look up a lady named Mary Shomon. She us a thyroid activists and has a lot of good information. You definitely want this taken care of because your thyroid controls metabolism. It can really mess up your bodies ability to lose weight. Good luck.