Question:
Am I a good canidate for the lap band if I already have a thyroid condition?

I am seriously considering the lap band procedure. I also have a thyroid condition and was recently diagnoed with lupus of the skin. Does this make me a bad canidate for the lap band procedure now?    — honeybee1247 (posted on April 9, 2002)

April 9, 2002
I'm not an expert, but I am having LapBand surgery as soon as I can get a date. I've done monthes of research on both the RNY as well as the Band and just feel that the band is a safer, healthier choice FOR ME!! It's not for everyone, just as the RNY isn't. For more information than you could ever dream of, as well as online support go to yahoo.com type in ' Bandsters ' and look around. There are several Bandster email loops, and probably any question you could ever think to ask (including thyroid questions)has already been answered several times if you look on their database. There is a lady on the main Bandster email loop who has lupus AND the band. I'm sure she would be a great resource. Good luck with whatever surgery you chose. I can't imagine doing either surgery without the support of others online who are going through the same things! Feel free to email me if you need more help finding the Bandsters! Sure hope I haven't offended anyone. Erin
   — Erin C.

April 9, 2002
I don't really know about the lupus, but I can't imagine why thyroid troubles, either hypo or hyper, would keep anyone from having the surgery. And please stay YOUR course. The type of surgery you have is a decision only you and your doctor can make. Don't let anyone tell you different.
   — garw

April 9, 2002
Go to the yahoo group "Bandsters" They can help you with that question or at least put you in touch with a BAND Doctor that can help you with that. Good luck to you! Helen
   — Helena R.