The only way that Blue Cross Blue Shield or any other health insurance carrier will pay for a weight loss surgery is if it is considered medically necessary in which you have a condition that impedes your ability to function, this is an elective procedure that will most often be denied
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No Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia does not cover going to weight loss doctors. It may however cover weight loss surgery.
Symptoms of a low thyroid gland are increased weight gain and difficulty in maintaining a healthy weight. A person with this problem may feel sluggish and require medication.
Normally thyroid deficiency causes weight gain
An over active thyroid can cause weight loss an underactive thyroid can cause weight gain
That is a difficult decision for every individual to make. If you have tried your best to diet and exercise, and have had a thorough physical to rule out health problems such as thyroid disorders and metabolic problems, then it may be time for you to discuss weight loss surgery with your doctor.
They can be symptoms of a Thyroid problem, try going to your doctor.
When you take thyroid medication, initially you will definitely lose weight. But as days goes by the thyroid medicines will work to make you not gain extra weight rather than trying to make you lose any weight. And moreover synthyroid is a very weak hormone as it is not functional part and your body has to convert it to T3 to make it more effective.
The thyroid gland is the most common endocrine gland to produce a disease condition or problem. Conditions such as hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid) and hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid) are frequently seen. Hypothyroidism can result in symptoms like fatigue, weight gain, and depression, while hyperthyroidism can cause symptoms such as weight loss, anxiety, and increased heart rate.
No. Armour Thyroid should never be used for weight loss and will not cause weight loss in people with NORMAL Thyroid Function. For people who are HypOthyroid (underactive Thyroid) Armour Thyroid can help them lose weight the way people with normal thyroid lose weight - but only if they are following a diet/exercise regimen. It will not CAUSE weightloss. It will however make it possible for those with Hypothyroid to lose weight - which many could not without Armour.
Yes. You may gain weight after your problem is solved. But then with proper counselling, you can maintain or reduce the weight, as per your requirement.
I have had my thyroid removed, and I gained sooooooo much weight. When I was perscribed the synthetic thyroid, I was still gaining, when I supplemented it with the raw thyroid hormone, I lost weight, and didn't feel jittery. I love it and have lost 60 lbs