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I'm curious how many out there are on biologics and had wls. I'm wondering what the withholding period was post op. I had the sleeve and was on Enbrel and held it only an extra week post op. I'm now on Actemra and I've just had revisional wls on May 3rd and am scheduled for my infusion tomorrow which is 5 weeks from my last infusion.
Anyway I thought we could compare biologics and time off them for wls etc to help any future wls patients in this situation. I don't know if there are others with these experiences but please share your thoughts and experience.... :)
omg- So I had the vsg in July 2012 and have rheumatoid arthritis. I was on Enbrel, mtx, ssz, at the time although now I'm on Actemra infusions. I had a revision and my surgeon thought also that the imbrication (plication) revision was the safest way to go. Because of all the meds I cannot risk a DS because of immune suppression and mal absorption.
My revision was on May 3rd this year and I feel great. I really feel the restriction this time where as I didn't before. My presurgical weights etc are below.
start 252
pre sleeve 235
lowest post sleeve 213
highest post sleeve 229 and rising
pre revision 229
this morning 216.5
So great to find you here- I'm from Auckland originally but have been in the US now since 1970. Autoimmune and wls is difficult. Wish you the best!
Cheers
So here I am almost two years from my original post. I am day 8 post op from my anterior hip replacement. AMAZING! I was in the hospital 48 hours and went home. I occasionally use pain med at night to sleep but other than that am only using Tylenol. I had ditched my crutches by the end of Day 5 and other than stiffness I feel wonderful. I've maintained my weight at 137 for the past year with limited cardio so I'm hoping that after I can be more active that I will finally make my goal weight of 125#. My suggestion is that if you are having lots of hip pain....don't wait. The new hips are lasting longer and longer and I would rather feel good and be active now and worry about another replacement in 20 years!
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Only you can answer the question as to whether the surgery is right for you....I have list probably a thousand pounds in my lifetime but could never keep it off or I couldn't keep it up long enough to get all the weight off mainly b/c I was literally starving all the time!
The sleeve as given me my life back and I will only look forward!! Good luck on whatever path you choose !
Vicky - SW = 299 CW = 138
Hi, this is my first time posting. I've been researching all aspects of the many different surgeries for weight lost and what is expected after surgery. And if a person is expected to keep in portion control, low fat, sugarfree, eat slow, exercise, exercise, and take vitimins, keep appointments, etc., then why have surgery? If all this is done on a diet and all expectations are nearly the same, without the surgery you'd have the same results without all the pain and possible side effects of surgery.
My choice is VSG, thinking the appitite harmone would be cut out along with the stomach portion and restriction aspect to force eating less was exciting me, then I found out the harmone regenerates and the sleeve can be stretched out even from the carbonation of soda put a damper on the idea of surgery. Then using nsaids is not allowed, I have arthritis and been on nsaids for 15 yrs. I feel I'd be making one problem go away just to incure other problems.
And what would the future hold, I work as a CNA, caregiver, sometimes in a nursing home. If a resident had dementia and became a feeder, how would they cope if a caretaker had to feed him and the food menu wasn't friendly. There isn't alot of time to spend on one feeder since you may have 9 to 16 residents to look after.
Am I thinking too much? How did you decide to use surgery for weight lost?
Hello
How great to have a place where people with Arthritis and WLS can talk.
Anyway I had a VSG about 2 years ago in Australia. I take 5mg Prednisone, 200mg Celebrex, 1500mg Salazopyrin, Lamivudine (protects liver) and Enbrel injections weekly.
I have been discussing having Revision Surgery with my Surgeon as my weight loss has been very slow and I have put 10 kilograms back on over the last 3 months. My surgeon suggested having a Gastric Curve Plication as a Revision as he said this would be safer than a re sleeve and less risk of a leak. I would still get back to my original restriction and have a second chance at making the right decisions regarding my diet etc. I was looking into a MGB but found out it was not sutiable for people who take NSAIDS. Then someone suggested the DS. So now I am wondering if after the Plication I will just be back in the same boat with lack of restriction and weight gain and whether I should consider the Duodenal Switch as I would get a better result. My BMI is currently about 34. It would be great to hear from others who have had a similar experience or who have some insight. Thanks. :)
on 4/22/13 6:47 am, edited 4/22/13 6:48 am
Hello Friends,
This is John here new to this site.After the insertion of an artificial hip or knee joint is increased in theblood vessels for a time the risk of clots. These clots (medical: thrombus) maythen be washed away with the blood flow and block at another location in thebody of a blood vessel. Most clots but are metabolized by the body so quicklythat they do not cause any discomfort. Sometimes, however, occur in the weeksfollowing joint replacement surgery symptomatic "thromboembolism," forexample in the lungs and inside of the leg arterial system (known as deepvein). For prevention of thrombosis, leading to discomfort, there are severalmedications available. Within 12 to 24 hours afterkneereplacement surgery After a hipreplacement, it should be taken 32 to 38 days after akneereplacement 10 to 14 days.....................................
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I started at 360 lbs, I'm down to 299 & I'm 5'11". I'm currently in a little bit of a stall but I don't mind them as much as other people seem to. Our bodies need a chance to catch up so sometimes they slow down. I wouldn't have gone with any other option than the gastric sleeve, I just knew what was right for me & I did months of research.
Best of Luck to you,
Hilary
on 4/17/13 4:35 am, edited 4/17/13 4:35 am
Hello Friends,
This is John here new to this site. After the insertion of an artificial hip or knee joint is increased in the blood vessels for a time the risk of clots. These clots (medical: thrombus) may then be washed away with the blood flow and block at another location in the body of a blood vessel. Most clots but are metabolized by the body so quickly that they do not cause any discomfort. Sometimes, however, occur in the weeks following joint replacement surgery symptomatic "thromboembolism," for example in the lungs and inside of the leg arterial system (known as deep vein). For prevention of thrombosis, leading to discomfort, there are several medications available. Within 12 to 24 hours after kneereplacement surgery After a hip replacement, it should be taken 32 to 38 days after a kneereplacement 10 to 14 days.
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on 4/17/13 4:27 am, edited 4/17/13 4:27 am
Hello Friends,
This is John here new to this site. After the insertion of an artificial hip or knee joint is increased in the blood vessels for a time the risk of clots. These clots (medical: thrombus) may then be washed away with the blood flow and block at another location in the body of a blood vessel. Most clots but are metabolized by the body so quickly that they do not cause any discomfort. Sometimes, however, occur in the weeks following joint replacement surgery symptomatic "thromboembolism," for example in the lungs and inside of the leg arterial system (known as deep vein). For prevention of thrombosis, leading to discomfort, there are several medications available. Within 12 to 24 hours after kneereplacement surgery After a hip replacement, it should be taken 32 to 38 days after a kneereplacement 10 to 14 days.
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