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That would be possible to get surgery but a gastric band may be a first choice because the procedure is reversible if you have problems after surgery. But you should see and consult with a baristric doctor before you make a decision.
Of course it would be better if you could give a more precise explanation of what you mean by "thyroid issues," but I can't think of one thyroid problem that would have any effect on choice of weight loss operations. I disagree with my colleague on choice of operation. Even though gastric bands can be removed, the operation causes irreversible scarring on the stomach, making it more difficult to do any other operation. Failure rate with gastric banding is so high that I would only recommend this operation to people I dislike. :) There is no reason not to choose a sleeve gastrectomy.
I can't help but ask what you have been doing since your doctor retired in 2009. Are you saying that you haven't had any follow-up in 5 years??? What you should have done was, as your doctor prepared to retire, ask him if he was turning his practice over to another doctor or if he...
It is a common misperception that a gastric bypass can not be reversed. In fact, many people will choose a different operation because they have been told that a gastric bypass is "permanent" or "irreversible". Having done it 5 times myself, I can assure you that it is...
The ideal weight to undergo gastric bypass surgery depends on your BMI and overall health. Typically, candidates have a BMI of 40 or higher or a BMI of 35–39.9 with obesity-related health conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure, or sleep apnea. At 340 lbs, you likely qualify for the p...
