Just a few questions about a hypothyroid... to anyone that can field one.....know anyone that has been denied because of thyroid? was overdosed on synthroid.. then went off meds... had blood work today.. wondering if this could get me denied... my bmi is 42.5 bcbs of ma anxious to re submit... my bmi went up over hoildays and should be in the zone...if stupid thyroid don't mess anything up.... just looking for re-assurance... thanks...donnaco myturnow

If it helps you at all, I'm hypothyroid, and it wasn't an issue for me being 'allowed' to have surgery. That is, no issue for my Dr. If you're talking about being denied by your insurance company, I don't know, but I would doubt it.

I had one of my "para-thyroids" removed and at the same time my entire thyroid removed back in May of 2005. I've not had any issues with either the Dr or my insurance company about getting the band. My Dr said that thyroid issues for him were a "non-issue" other than making sure that I took my medicine regularly (150m synthroid daily), and following up with my Endocrinologist on a consistent basis because as I lose weight, my synthroid will need to be adjusted accordingly. Good luck to you! If there's anything else I can help you with, please let me know.

Thyroid issues just have to be "managed" before you will be approved for surgery. As long as you're stable on medication, it's not a problem.