Question:
Do allergies improve post-op??

I developed asthma and allergies(seasonal and pets about 3 yrs ago).Before that I never had either.I have read that weight loss improves asthma greatly,but can it also help allergies??    — kim M. (posted on August 8, 2002)


August 7, 2002
Asthma improves because a MO has lots of fat in their body cavity. This acts like a corset around the lungs preventing them from expanding. This explnation from my wifes pulmonologist. Her asthma is GONE!<P> My allerigies are much better. This is the first summer in at least 15 years that I wasnt miserable... Runny nose caused GERD, and persistent cough and infection requiring anti biotics. ALL much better this year although I still have a slightly runny nose.
   — bob-haller

August 7, 2002
You know, I never thought about it, but last week I threw out the allegra and 2 bottles of claritin that were takin' up space in my med drawer cause I never had to use them once this year!! My allergies were so bad last year I got a post op pneumonia from my cough. Hey I'll give WLS the credit!! Everything healthwise is better for me today =)
   — Denise W.

August 8, 2002
I was on a constant dose of allegra preop. BOth morning and night time. Since about 3-4 months after surgery, I am not only off of my asthma meds, but I only take the allegra on an as needed basis. And I have only needed them 2-3 times since then.
   — Vicki L.

August 8, 2002
ASthma, poof, gone by my first monthly visit. But in reality, my asthma was well controlled with my non-steroidal inhaler, so I was a lightweight with it.
   — vitalady

August 11, 2002
It's funny you should mention it...pre-op, every morning I would wake up with lots of mucus and the like, and post-op, I haven't had nearly as much trouble. My main allergy is ragweed, but I'm allergic to pretty much everything. I was very surprised to find this happening to me -- especially because I love the outdoors, and it has made my morning walks bearable. Ragweed season is upon us, and I'm only using one med, not the Zyrtec I'm supposed to be taking. So there you have it!
   — Karen B.




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