Vsg and hypothyroidism

[leslie1958 159]

Hi everyone

I have hypothyroid - I take levothyroxin everyday. I'm scheduled for vsg October 5th with Dr Illan. I have of course disclosed this on my medical questionnaire. Does anyone here have thyroid issues and had vsg ? I'm a little concerned about it do please tell me your stories and experiences

[Vicki1955 11]

Been taking Levothyroxin for over 30years and I had surgery in May...not change or problems whatsoever.

[fallingwhisper 187]

Good question. I'm currently on 150mcg of levothyroxine, and I'm hoping things go smoothly with that. Questions I have:did anyone get their meds adjusted before 6 weeks? That's when I'm supposed to get tested after my surgery (Oct 2nd)

[mokee 588]

My thyroid was removed awhile back. I will be on meds forever. I am 9 months out and the only thing that has changed is my pill has been reduced in milligrams. Dr may have to test more as weight comes off.

[leslie1958 159]

Vicki - thanks so much that's what I needed to hear. How is your weight loss ? Do you feel it might be slower because of the thyroid ?

[hopingtolose2013 81]

My med was also reduced..8 werks out and 36 lbs down. Started at 208 preop. I am pleased eith my progress. My head can't catch up with my loss as is!

[gamergirl 4,609]

So interestingly at my 2 week post op visit, they reduced my dose from 150 to 125 baed on my TSH. I do seem to remember the dose going up slowly as my weight went up so although I had not expected to see a difference, perhaps I can go down further as the weight loss progresses. Fingers crossed!

I've read about at least 3 people here who, after they lost weight, were no longer hypothyroid. I'm not yet clear how that happens, but perhaps it's associated with reduced inflammation? I don't know.

I'm only 4 weeks out so I can't speak to speed of weight loss, but of course, in my head, I prepared to be a slow loser because of it