Question:
Kidney Transplant and Surgery

Has anyone had a kidney or organ transplant and then had WLS?    — KathyT (posted on December 1, 2005)

December 1, 2005
Hi Kathy! I am 26 years old and I had a kidney transplant in October of 2003. The good news is that I just had my gastric bypass (RNY) in September and I am doing wonderfully. The surgery was recommended by my transplant docs and I can tell my health is already improving. I have lost almost sixty pounds and I have quit taking two out of three of my BP meds. If you have any specific questions just shoot me an email. :)
   — Pamela B.

December 3, 2005
Hi. I'm a PS in Texas and have encountered this situation in several my patients who now want PS. May I ask, what is your imunosuppression regimen? CyA + or - steroids? Did your meds/levels change after the weight loss? How was your healing? (open or lap?) EMail me personally if you like [email protected]
   — DrL