Does anyone else have hypothyroidism? I have for almost 18 yrs. and I am having a hard time for the last year getting my levels right(which has helped w/ gaining weight ,UGH!) My PCP (who I am getting ready to change cause he isn't on board w/ any type of WLS)said that no WLS doctor would even look at me until the thyroid is under control. anyone know anything about all this. Thanks & God bless, Donna(Punkin')

here's a related thread that might be helpful. maybe you could PM some of the folks there? Good luck!

http://www.lapbandtalk.com/showthread.php?t=6880&highlight=hypothyroid

I think your PCP is right, Donna. Thyroid dysfunction is (supposedly) easy to control with meds, once you find the right level. So once you have that done you'll be on your way.

Good luck with the new PCP!!

Screw the PCP! Find a endocrinologist preferrable associated with a medical center who has experience with hypothyroidism. I've have it all my life and what the numbers say on the tests is only half the story. Each person is at their optimal levels differently on the same scale. The PCP probably took a short rotation in med school on this very complex issue.

Good luck to you

Good luck to you

hey there

i also have hypothyroidism, and i got my band in march. My doc had no problem with it...

iamcanadian25

I received my band March 23, and My doctor had no problem even though my levels were not total in check yet. Now that I have my band things are getting much better and my levels are almost normal. I take synthroid every day.