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. So did you have the Lapband? Do you still take steroids at all? Can I ask what RA meds you take after surgery?

. Jewelry is a great idea!! I'm on Methotraxate too. So that makes me feel alot better. What made you decide on the sleeve over the others?

. Thanks so much. Finally finding a site that people are quickly responding to messages has made me feel at ease.

. Thanks so much!

Are you suppose to respond to messages like this? New to this sorry lol

Great info Diane! Thanks so much

Thank you so much! Did you have any problems healing after your surgery?

Hi. My name is Kimberly. I am over weight and I have Rheumatoid Arthritis. I have recently decided on weight loss surgery. I am just in the beginning stages of it. I am signed up for a seminar given by the physicians to learn about the Lapband and the Gastric Sleeve. I have done tons of research on them both and I'm still undecided. I think it will come down to which is best for my RA. I realize I need to get answers from my doctor but I wanted to know if anyone with RA, an auto immune disease, or takes daily steroids has had one of these surgeries and if so which surgery did you choose and how is your journey so far? Thanks. Any advices on these surgeries would be helpful!

I am just getting started so I wanted to know real experiences from the ones who know. The patients. I'm going to a seminar in a few weeks so I wanted to know if anyone related to the bad "treating yourself" habits before surgery. Thanks so much for your help

Hi I am new to this. I have recently decided to have weight loss surgery. I have the option of gastric sleeve or lapband. I have alot to consider. I am I person that yo yo diets and even though I am fully dedicated to getting my health to its best. I'm afraid I'm going g to try to reward myself in the future. Which surgery is best for long term results? Also I have some concerns because I have Rheumatoid Arthritis for which I take immune suppressors and a daily steroid. Do any of you have an auto immune disease or take steroids? And if so which surgery did you try and how are your results?