Ugh! Is there anyone else out there that will share their experience with the lap band that has issues with Hypothyroid. I was banded in June and in the past month I have had some real issues with mental and physical changes. My lab work from my Endo. came back with me needing to change my Thyroid meds to non generic and up to 250 mc. My legs would go weak and cold sweats would happen. I thought I would pass out when I stayed on the treadmill over 20 min. (after getting used to and hour on it). Other personal relations were getting null and void because of no interest No sense of full feeling when eating and to drink water I would want to throw up------Very,very tired-even though I had the desire to want to get things done. I feel the need for Sugar and more Sugar for any kind of energy but doing my best to stay away. Any encouragment would be welcomed.

I Also have hypothyroidism. I doesn't seem to be affected by band surgery, however hypoglycemia definitely is a problem for banders. Restricted

diets cause blood sugar levels to drop causing weakness, sweating,

fatigue, and extreme hunger (more than usual). These symptoms are

similar to the effects diabetics suffer ( I know about that!) when sugar

levels get low. A small amount of glucose should relieve your problems,

a spoonful of sugar, a piece of candy, some stores even sell glucose

wafers. If this doesn't help, maybe you should see your doctor.

Low thyroid levels could add to these problems.

Non-generic thyroid meds are better. So say several of my endos, because the generics might have slightly different dosages. Once your levels are under control you should feel back to normal. The question becomes why did you go hypo? If there is an underlying cause, that should be treated, also.

My Hypo thyroid is second only to Hashimoto Disease.

My Endocrinologist put me on Armour Thyroid, and for the first time in years, my levels are within normal range.

This is a Natural Medication. Meaning it is made from the Thyroid of a small animal, like a pig or porcupine.

Never the less, it works for me, and nothing has worked for me for years. They put me on Generic Synthroid, and I felt terrible.

I told her I want to see a specialist ! She agreed..

Explained it all to him, and he put me on the Armour Thyroid.

Some people tell me they have a problem finding it, but I can go anywhere and they have it.

Mention it to your Doc. Just to see what he thinks, as far as it's availabilitey. It can even be got on line, at Costco's.

Good Luck, Hope you feel better.

Also check out are Hypothyroid Bandster Thread.

Happy New Year !