my mom had lupus. i do not. my insurance will cover lap band even though i have a relative who did. i have read that lap band is not indicated for those who have autoimmune problems. i don't have any. anyone out there had the band and also have a close relative who has lupus? how are you doing. i am a bit hesitant about "rejection" of the band. my psych. is tomorrow and i am scheduled for my consult with the surgeon on Aug. 2nd. even if he "ok's" it I want to hear from any who may be in the same boat--thanks:smile:

I am scheduled for surgery in November, but I am in the same boat. My sister has the Lupus mentioned in the contraindication. My surgeon said that it is a standard FDA warning on implants and there are no known instances of rejection, just that Lupus would tend to up the risk. She also said that many people with Lupus have the band itself. So I am not worried anymore. The risk of being morbidly obese far outweighs the slighly increased chance of rejection, in my doc and my opinion. Good luck.

thanks for the insight....between what I researched and what you wrote i am at ease about it...thanks.