Hi everyone,

I want to have the lap band surgery.. I have lupus, fibromyalgia, osteoarthritis,sleep apenia, and other health problems.... Can any of you give me any ideas as to whether I should have the surgery? have any of you had major problems after the surgery?
I think (hope) the surgery would help to imprve my health overall.

Thanks for any & all input!!!

Tammy

Not sure what info you're looking for. I have SLE, had RnY almost 2 years ago. 

I do dump on certain foods I shouldn't be eating and some that shouldn't bother me but do.   Everyone is different so foods will affect us all differently.

I have lots of gas issues.  I think most of us will. It was our digestive system that's been mutilated after all. Check w/ your doctor to see if you're able to take anything for the gas. I'm sure there's something you're allowed.

Pernicious Anemia isn't JUST from Gastric Bypass, I have been living with it for over a year, and I am a carrier of Hemochromotosis (high iron in the blood - my red blood count is elevated), and I also have Thyroid Disease (Hypo). 

Dealing with Pernicious Anemia is a no brainer - really, don't sweat it.  My having elevated levels of iron actually cause an absorption issue with my Levothyroxin (for the thyroid).  I take sublingual B12 daily, and I have to administer shots once to twice a month, depending on levels in my blood checked every three months.

For me, getting Gastric Bypass should actually lower my iron levels to a normal level (I found four case studies), and already knowing I have Pernicious Anemia, I should have little issue dealing with supplements.  Knowledge is power.

Another issue folks might miss is not having enough vitamin K in their blood (I used to get bloody noses when I was pregnant, my body's way to relieve the excess blood production).  I was told back then to eat a lot of parsley - no kidding!  Anyhow, I am very good about taking multi viatamins, additional D, B, Calcium as well as other supplements - and I am pre-operative.

Bloodwork is fascinating business!  Do some research, remember: Knowledge is Power!

B  : )~

It's been 6 months since my lap band surgery and I'm happy to report that things are going well.  My vasculitis is a bit more severe than lupus, but our meds are usually the same.  I am losing while on prednisone and methotrexate.  WOOOOHOOO!!!

I gained over 150 pounds when put on high doses of prednisone and unable to get out of bed for months due to pain and other complications.  My type II diabetes is doing much better, I still have joint pain, but not as bad as before and I have more energy.  I still have very bad weggie days, but the weight loss has been good.

I could not have malabsorption wls due to my meds, so lap band was my only choice.  So far so good.

Just sharing in case this helps anyone...

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