Question:
If you have Asthma and have had WLS.

How is your Asthma now? Did it get worse or better? Pls let me know.    — MARIE R. (posted on October 22, 2000)

October 22, 2000
When I weighed 230 lbs, I was using my inhaler sometimes 4 times per day. Now at 133 lbs, I rarely use it at all. I hope this helps. Good luck!
   — Lori G.

October 22, 2000
Hello, I have asthma, I did notice that it did get some what better. In the summer time it seems to be about the same, I live in Pittsburgh Pa, we get alot of humid weather, so it does bother me then. One thing I know since I lost 100 pounds it sure is more easy to breathe, I hope this helps a little... Kristin, Pittsburgh Pa
   — Kristin H.

October 22, 2000
I have asthma too and I hope that mine will ease up once I'm on the "other side" I am currently trying to get preapproval. My asthma gets worse with each pound I gain. Good luck to you please wish the same for me!!!!!
   — [Anonymous]

October 22, 2000
Me, too. Mine was not very bad, but it was a nuisance. It seemed to just sort of fade away. From my first post-op visit on, they never mentioned it again. After about 3 months I asked how it was. They moved the stethescope around more and said, "What asthma?" Cool, huh?
   — vitalady

October 22, 2000
I too have asthsma that was very hard to control before surgery 3 months ago. I was on 2 inhalers, the nebulizer and sometimes oral drugs as well. When it got really bad, I had to be on steroids. I have not had to take a single thing for my asthsma since I left the hospital. They give you breathing treatments and inhalers during your hospital stay as a preventive measure. I was on 8 different drugs and the only thing that I take now is my estrogen replacement. Talk about freedom!
   — livnliter

October 23, 2000
I am 5 months post op, and I can say it's getting better. Prior to WLS, it was getting beyond the nuissance stage, and in fact, it was a factor in deciding to have WLS. The heavier I get, the more breathing issues I have had over the years. It has improved, but not gone away yet. I did struggle with an attack in late July which was a real pain, but I survived it. If you haven't already had surgery, remember that when they ask you to cough and do breathing exercises, it's very important for you to do so, even when it hurts. It will help prevent pneumonia. Good luck!
   — Paula G.