A little history about me. I started this process about 6 weeks ago and have had my initial appointment with my surgeon, my nutritional class, EGD (good with the exception of a small hernia which is good news since I am self pay). My only requirements left (since I am self pay) are my stress test (scheduled for next Wednesday) and sleep study which is scheduled for this Wednesday. Once I get those results back we can proceed with scheduling my surgery date. Right now if everything goes well I will be looking at the first of August.

I asked my surgeon during my initial appointment if there were any concerns as my recent blood work at my PCP came back with a TSH level of almost 7. I currently take thyroid medicine and have for about 10 years. He said there were no concerns and we moved on to the next topic. The more I search these boards the more I am worried that my surgery will be delayed until my TSH levels are normal. My thyroid meds were recently increased and I am scheduled for new blood work the first week in July.

My question is...did anyone else have their surgery delayed because of high TSH levels?

Hi yes my surgeon tested me for that even tho I go to an endocrinologist I had thyroid cancer a few years ago had surgery and radiation my levels have been screwy ever since I had to retest until my levels were normal before surgery

Ugh! That is what I was afraid of! My levels have never been "normal".