Question:
Hi, I have MS. It has been TONS worse since my RNY.

Has anybody else had problems with autoimmune response after WLS?    — Terissa R. (posted on April 19, 2002)

April 19, 2002
HIYA I DONT HAVE MS BUT MY HUBBY DOES HE HAD HIS GALL BLADDER TAKEN OUT AND AFTER THAT HE HAD SOME PROBLEMS WALKING HIS MS SPECIALIST SAID AFTER ANY TYPE OF SURGERY IT CAN GET WORSE CAUSE IT IS A TRAUMA TO YOUR BODY HE DID GET BETTER THOUGH . I HOPE THIS HELPS YOU :)
   — jennifer C.

April 19, 2002
Hi, I have lupus and I went into a flare immediately following the surgery but eight weeks later I am back to baseline. I did see my rheumatologist a couple of weeks after surgery just for a quick check up and pep talk. Maybe you should call your specialist to get some reassurance, too. Good luck and feel better!
   — Ann B.

April 20, 2002
I have an autoimmune disease also, Lupus. The surgery and rapid weight loss have sent me into a flare up. My Dr. said that as my weight loss slows down and my body adjusts, I should improve. It's been 4 months now and I'm still waiting... I'd still have the surgery though if I had it to do all over again. I'm down 112 lbs. in 7 months and even with the flare-up, my mobility has improved significantly.
   — Bobbie B.

April 22, 2002
I have not had the surgery but I do know of a natural supplement called OPC-3 that has been helping numerous people with autoimmune diseases. I personally know one person who had lupus and her Dr. said she is now "CURED" from the disease. After having her routine tests everything came back negative to the disease after taking OPC-3 and two other supplements everyday for several months. You are welcome to email me, [email protected] if you want more info. Patti S. RN
   — Patti S.