Tsh and t4

[msholly1228 2]

I have recently been diagnosed with underactive thyroid hypothyroidism i am wondering what are the normal levels because i am hoping my levels wont effect my chance of surgery i am desperate for this life change they put me on synthyroid to help level it out. If u guys take that was ur surgery successful

[BLERDgirl 6,417]

Your doctor should have reviewed your levels and explained what normal levels are. If he hasn't call him and have him do so.

[Mrs.RRn 2,110]

That's not something that should affect your surgery, but it does need to be taken care of with medication. But yes, your doctor should have explained everything. I'd give his nurse a call.

[msholly1228 2]

I have spoken to a surgeon and he said that they just have to be around normal at time of surgery

[BLERDgirl 6,417]

Sounds like you'll have to wait a few months to see how your body adapts to the synthroid. My sister takes syntrhoid and it took a few months to get the levels right.

[Chanel22 19]

It varies on how bad your levels are-your endocrinologist will adjust as needed. Mine likes my TSH around 1-2.0

[Chanel22 19]

My surgery was fine-it was March 23rd. My thyroid issues were diagnosed in 2005ish? My dose has needed to be increased continuously throughout the years but that's usually the case with Hashimotos. You'll find you have more energy when it's treated adequately, you can lose weight a bit easier, you can think clearer, if you have Hair loss and swelling it typically will stop..

[msholly1228 2]

I hope to get mine under control within 6 months

[glitter eyes 1,398]

I have hypothyroidism and pre surgery I was on 250 mcg of synthroid a day. Now I only need 137mcg to keep my TSH levels around 1. If I start to creep up into the 2 range I become symptomatic. So far my meds have not needed to be adjusted for the last four months. I ten months post op and down 119 pounds so I don't think it effected my weight loss.

As long as your TSH levels are not crazy high; your surgery should not be a problem.

Good luck to you