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Hello... I was wondering if you could have Bariatric Surgery even though you have a thyroid problem. MY weight has sky rocketed to 292 lbs and Im only 5'1". After many attempts to lose weight I have not lost a lb. I have gained. I am now on medication for my thyroid but was wondering if I could still have weight loss surgery. Please let me know.
Thanks,
Wondering.
Nory,
In no way does having thyroid disease prevent anyone from qualifying for bariatric surgery. Thyroid disease is very common in obesity and it is actually often helped by surgery.
Please let me know if you need more information.
In Health,
Dr. Jacques
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Answers by Expert:
Jacqueline Jacques, ND
Expertise
My expertise is in nutrition and weight loss surgery. I can answer questions related to nutritional care, vitamins, deficiencies, diagnosis, treatment and management. I can answer nutrition questions related to any procedure: gastric bypass (RNY), duodenal switch, lap-band, etc
Experience
I have spent seven years working almost exclusinvely in the area of weight loss surgery and nutrition.
Publications
Bariatric Times, Beyond Change Obesity, WLS Lifestyles, Nutrition and the MD, OH Magazine
Awards and Honors
Health Professional of the Year 2004 - Bariatric Support Centers International
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