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Will Gastric Bypass Help my Underactive Thyroid (Hypothyroidism)?
asked 1 year ago by anon
Latest answer by David Buchin, MD
Question viewed 651 times
Tags: hyperthyroid, thyroid, underactive thyroid
Can my condition be improved by getting bypass surgery?
2 answers to Will Gastric Bypass Help my Underactive Thyroid (Hypothyroidism)?
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Hypothyroidism and Weight Loss Surgery
Weight Loss Surgery will improve almost every comorbidity, however unfortunately it does not improve hypothyroidism. Hypothyroidism is only improved by Synthroid. We will check for hypothyroidism prior to surgery because that can be a cause of obesity and low metabolism. Maintaining the correct amount of thyroid hormone in the body is very important to success with weight loss surgery
David Buchin, MD
Long Island Bariatric Surgeon
Long Island Bariatric Surgeon
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Hypothyroidism and gastric bypass
Hypothyroidism can lead to weight gain. Unfortunately gastric bypass surgery or any weight loss surgery will have no affect on your thyroid function. It is important to keep your thyroid levels maintained well with synthroid to have the best results with gastric bypass surgery.
