Patticake74

Congratulations! ! I'm so excited for you! Sent from my SCH-R960 using the BariatricPal App

way to go! Thats great! Sent from my SCH-R960 using the BariatricPal App

Congratulations! That's awesome! Sent from my SCH-R960 using the BariatricPal App

Prayers for a speedy recovery! Sent from my SCH-R960 using the BariatricPal App

I wear a 7.5 now..wandering if I'll go down any sizes..I kinda hope not..my favorite boots is that size.lol Sent from my SCH-R960 using the BariatricPal App

Great chuckle to start the day! Sent from my SCH-R960 using the BariatricPal App

Thanks everyone for the info..guess its just another step closer to surgery! Sent from my SCH-R960 using the BariatricPal App

I received a call from my surgeon's office just now stating immediately after my appointment with him next month he has me scheduled for a barium swallow test.Is this standard pre-op testing? Sent from my SCH-R960 using the BariatricPal App

Thats such good points! Ive weighed the pros and cons and so far I really think surgery is going to be really beneficial for me. Sent from my SCH-R960 using the BariatricPal App

Yes I understand about the steroids and nsaids and you're right the Vsg is the plan.The batriatric clinic Ive been going to since November (6 months required by insurance) You see nurse practioners.Ill see the surgeon I chose the first week of next month and Im really hoping its not gonna be a hassel.Ive not had axreally bad flare now for about 7 years. Sent from my SCH-R960 using the BariatricPal App

Wow thats great! I really hope I can see results like that Sent from my SCH-R960 using the BariatricPal App

Thanks for sharing your expierances Sent from my SCH-R960 using the BariatricPal App

Hi Sharon ! Im a newbie here and Im 42 from Tennesse but Im looking to have my surgery in April/May to! Id love to be your buddy or anyone else's as well Sent from my SCH-R960 using the BariatricPal App

Gosh Ive never told anyone my weight before because I was ashamed to ,but feel like Im among understanding friends here .. Sent from my SCH-R960 using the BariatricPal App

My highest weight has been 280, Im 272 now and 5'4 tall. Sent from my SCH-R960 using the BariatricPal App

Im so optimistic that I will have the same results, my practioner at the weight loss clinic where Im hoping to have surgery told me that my surgeon has done surgery on Sle patients with good results..Im hoping all goes well next month Sent from my SCH-R960 using the BariatricPal App

Thank you both so much! With the joint pain that comes with lupus having extra weight is definitely harder...fingers crossed Sent from my SCH-R960 using the BariatricPal App

Thank you for the advice .Did the surgery have any effect on your Lupus? Sent from my SCH-R960 using the BariatricPal App

Has anyone on here have any autoimmune disorder and had wls? I am pre-op and also have lupus.My first appt.with my surgeon is next month and I was wandering about anyones experience with the two. Sent from my SCH-R960 using the BariatricPal App

Congratulations! Sent from my SCH-R960 using the BariatricPal App

Ive heard that you actually go down in shoe sizes after significant weight loss.Is this true? Sent from my SCH-R960 using the BariatricPal App

You both gave me a good chuckle this morning, and I can't wait to have aha moments like this.lol Sent from my SCH-R960 using the BariatricPal App

You go girl! Thats great! Sent from my SCH-R960 using the BariatricPal App

Thats awesome congratulations! Sent from my SCH-R960 using the BariatricPal App

You to! Sent from my SCH-R960 using the BariatricPal App