hmm i dont have an underactive one i have an overactive one that i take meds for. dont let the nutritionst freak you out, i have been through a lot with my stomach working against me and never once has my dr suggested a feeding tube.

I have taken meds for a under active thyroid for over 24 years. My dosage goes up and down. up to 200 now down to 175. After my by pass I will need to get a TSH blood test to see if I need to go up or down, every 3 to 6 mts. It is no big deal. Just one small pill in the am.... But dont take it with Iron . Good Luck. Patsey

I had an under active thyroid, developed nodules and a goiter I didn't even know I had. Ultimately, some 8 years ago now, I had my thyroid removed.

I am not sure that thyroid issues would have much to do with ending up with a feeding tube, but maybe you meant that in reference to GBS dangers. I don't know of anyone who had that happen from this surgery, but doctors do have to share ANYTHING that might happen...and sometimes does.

It is scary, and a risk, but I think for those of us who got that far, we were tired of living in the bodies we had, tired of endless failures in the dieting efforts, and tired of not living life...so it was worth the risk to us. BUT...everyone has to face that themselves. Good luck in your decision making process.
Cindy

Thank you everyone!
Yes Cindy I was referring to the dangers of GBS :-) I do realize the dangers of this surgery but like all of you I have to do this for myself and my daughter or I won't be around anyhow!
Sorry I just had a scary kinda day haha
I will say though you people really do inspire me! Phew :-)
Geniveve did you have any prior problems with your stomach prior to surgery or in your past? I'm wondering why you are having so many problems?? Again I hope things get better for you real soon!!
Mary

I had Hashimoto's, which is a auto-immune thyroid disease years before GBS surgery. I still take the same thyroid medication I was on before and haven't had any changes.