Just started looking into the whole WLS arena and have been looking at the lapband as an option worth persuing. I did find out last year that I have growth on my thyroid (goiter). I've been poked, prodded, rammed and jammed by two different endos and all of my tests have come back normal. My thyroid is functioning just fine, just a growth i guess. Wondering if this will be a no go for any WLS. Has anyone out there have the surgery with thyroid problems?

I have slightly hypo thyroid and it does not affect my WLS at all. I still take my pill everyday no problems!

Just started looking into the whole WLS arena and have been looking at the lapband as an option worth persuing. I did find out last year that I have growth on my thyroid (goiter). I've been poked, prodded, rammed and jammed by two different endos and all of my tests have come back normal. My thyroid is functioning just fine, just a growth i guess. Wondering if this will be a no go for any WLS. Has anyone out there have the surgery with thyroid problems?

Yeah, don't sweat it. Talk to your doctor. You'll be fine.

Hey there Chyna,

I have a multi noduler goitre on my right side and just like you all of my tests have been normal.

I had lap band surgery on December 16th 2011 ( a month ago just) and so far I am fine and waiting for my first fill.

So, so far so good I assume.

Laters x.

Thanks all! Hope the doc feels the same during my consultation this week

hypo here My dr say weight loss might lessen need for my dosage, but all ok

I had a growth on my thyroid for years. It finally started overproducing hormone and I had to have it treated. It was all before I was banded. As long as you are being followed by a doctor and your levels are normal, I don't think there'd be a problem.

i have hypothyroidism and my weight loss is just slower, but i'm not complaining. 8 months down 35 pounds and froma size 20 to a 14!

congrats

i have hypothyroidism and my weight loss is just slower, but i'm not complaining. 8 months down 35 pounds and froma size 20 to a 14!

congrats!!

I have Hypothyroidism, second to Hashimoto Disease.

I was banded with no problem.

Also,,, we have a Hypothyroid thread on this site.

just type Hypothyroid bandsters.

Something should come up.