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talksoupslp
on 5/20/08 2:05 am

Topic: RE: Hi New here to the Lupus forum

According to the material I read about the Lapband from the manufacturer, Lapband is contraindicated in people with autoimmune disease/connective tissue disease and in people with a history of it in their family. This is just what I've read. Haven't discussed it with any doctor (I'm looking at RNY personally). -Elli

amyamybobamy
on 5/17/08 8:35 am - no, CA

Topic: RE: Question for Lupus sufferers

What are the tests (she asks).

(deactivated member)
on 5/12/08 10:51 am

RNY on 12/20/07

Topic: RE: Autoimmune disorders and Lap band

HI there ET! Actually, the answer to this is -- It Depends. With Lupus, for instance, there are no published studies indicating any problem with the LapBand. And there are problems taking anti-inflammatories for some people who have RNY. So many doctors will prefer LapBand for patients who have Lupus. On the other hand, since there is a potential for autoimmune aggravation with foreign bodies, and since antiinflammatories can be taken when patients use them with (for instance) Prevacid ... many doctors will actually prefer RNY. So the answer is ... it depends. In your case, your AID inhibits esophageal function, so LapBand is not the way to go anymore! But it depends on the autoimmune disease that presents.

E. T
on 5/12/08 5:36 am - Manchester, NH

RNY on 10/20/08

Topic: RE: Autoimmune disorders and Lap band

Hi, I just happened to look at this forum as I have recently been diagnosised with an autoimmune disease. I am on my second Lapband and due to my autoimmune disease diagnosis my surgeon wants to remove the band and convert me to gastric bypass. Because many autoimmune diseases impact to the movement of the esophogus, a lap band also can impact the same movement of the esophogus. It appears that with autoimmune disease and a lapband you significantly increase the probablity that you will permanently damage your esophogus.

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(deactivated member)
on 5/10/08 5:43 am

RNY on 12/20/07

Topic: RE: Question for Lupus sufferers

There are other tests that are definitive for lupus. Your friend's doctor will know whether or not to refer to a rheumatologist (the doctor who evaluates for autoimmune disorders such as lupus).

lupiemom3
on 5/1/08 1:40 am - MD

Topic: Hi New here to the Lupus forum

My name is Le, Ihave had lupus for 29 yrs now. I have gained so much weight with pred. I am still on it. I have a son Sam, he is 9. Took along time to get him. I went thru inferitlity treatments. I am married to Chuck, for 26 yrs this June. I have been on the OH for years just not very much. Finally I decided to go forward for weight loss surgery. I have diabetes,liver problems,high chole. and triglicerods I am considering the lapband and went to my first appt with the surgeon, dieticiation. He didn't seem to have a problem with my lupus. Should I be?? It is more risk for the lap band then the bypass type surgery? If anybody has any thoughts please let me know. I will be on here more now that I know this group exsists. I will read the posts and hope to chat with all of you. Take Care, Le

Toni B.
on 4/25/08 2:53 am - Memphis, TN

Topic: RE: Question for Lupus sufferers

You absolutely can have lupus without a rash. Also, you can have lupus without a positive ANA on a blood test. (The ratio goes up and down.. and can show as normal one month, and high another) I don't have a rash anywhere NEAR what any photos online show. Usually it's just a mild pinking around my nose and cheekbones, and is often mistaken for "getting some sun". Best of luck for your friend.

Marti O.
on 4/14/08 4:59 am, edited 4/14/08 5:00 am

RNY on 10/24/06

Topic: Testing Paragraph issues

Hello, It was reported that my paragraphs are not working...so I thought I would come here and test it. I am spacing double for my lines and so far it's looking good..... But I don't know until I hit submit. Take care, Minus my paragraphs

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MarieB
on 4/13/08 8:24 am - CA

RNY on 03/27/06

Topic: Question for Lupus sufferers

I have a close friend who is going thru some odd symptoms. She has had a bunch of tests and so far, none for Lupus but was starting to think this is a possibility.?? She has most symptoms listed online except a rash. Can anyone here tell me if that always means anything or can you have Lupus and NOT have this rash? I guess what im asking is having a rash ALWAYS part of the symptoms? Thanks Tons Marie

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KITTYKAY
on 4/10/08 9:09 am

RNY on 07/30/08

Topic: Autoimmune disorders and Lap band

Hi everybidy! My question is that I have heard that having lap band with autoimmunie disorders isnt recommended. Anyone have this issue? I have Multiple Sclerosis not Lupus but still an autoimmune disorder.

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