I'm wondering if anyone has experience with taking synthesis after DS. I'm wondering if there were issues with absorption. Did you have to crush the pills? I had a total thyroidectomy a few years ago, so I have to take it daily and I'm wondering how surgery might affect it. Thanks.

Synthroid! Darn autocorrect!!!

I have been on Thyroid meds for a very long time. I am still on the same amount as before. All of my Labs have been great!! Good luck. Keep us posted on your Journey!!

I have been on Thyroid meds for a very long time. I am still on the same amount as before. All of my Labs have been great!! Good luck. Keep us posted on your Journey!!

Thanks! That's good to hear!

I haven't had a blood work yet, but I've been on the same dose of synthroid. I crushed for the first week or two and then started swallowing them. Mine are pretty tiny.

Mine are pretty small too. The doctor said there shouldn't be any issue, but I wanted to hear from the people who have lived it...honestly, my dose is always very weight sensitive, so I'll be going to see my endocrinologist regularly as I lose weight to get my meds checked...so I don't know why I'm worrying...

I take Armour Thyroid, and so far my labs are great and my dose is the same. I didn't have to crush the pills, the doc said the size was fine.

I take Armour Thyroid, and so far my labs are great and my dose is the same. I didn't have to crush the pills, the doc said the size was fine.

My NUT said the same thing about the size of the pills. Have you found that your thyroid issues affect your weight loss after surgery.?Even fully medicated, I've always tended to be a slow loser...although I definitely do better when I cut the carbs. I wonder how my body will be post surgery.

On 8/26/2017 at 9:12 AM, CJ Sunshine said:

My NUT said the same thing about the size of the pills. Have you found that your thyroid issues affect your weight loss after surgery.?Even fully medicated, I've always tended to be a slow loser...although I definitely do better when I cut the carbs. I wonder how my body will be post surgery.

No, I don't think my thyroid issues have affected me post surgery. I'm at almost 3 months since surgery and I've lost about 50 lbs in those three months. I have also noticed that having given up carbs and sugars, I don't retain as much water as I used to, and I don't feel horrible and bloated all the time. My skin is clear and has a healthy glow. I feel really good, and I am so happy I made this choice. Just stick to the diet and get your exercise when you are approved after surgery, you can't go wrong. Even if you lose a little slower, you will notice so many other benefits, it's so worth it.