Gastric bypass and now Hashimoto's

[Kathfl]

Hello, I am a gastric bypass patient (about 10 years) with very good success except for some malabsorption issues from time to time. Now I am suddenly diagnosed with Hashimotos disease and wondering if anyone else who is post-bypass has this issue? I had a Roux -en-Y procedure and had my gallbladder removed at the same time. Thanks for any info you may be able to supply. Katherine in the U.S.

[SlowDragon Administrator]

See this previous post

healthunlocked.com/thyroidu...

[Coastwalker]

I've heard that having gastric bands fitted can deplete patients of their vitamin B12 , so might be an idea to get your B12 blood levels checked if you haven't done so since having your gastric band fitted kathfl ? Also I vaugly recall reading about about a gallblader/thyroid link, but cannot remember much about it without googling it to see if it is correct or not.