i went for my seminar and i desided to get the lapband but i having reding that people with lupus can't have this type of operation...im very sad about it...i going yo have my firt appoiment april 5 ..im just hoping that my doctor say Yes...

That is what I always though and it is listed as a contra indication on the lapband site. I have noticed lately however that a few members on this group do have Lupus and have been banded. As to whether or not they are successful and whether or not the band has caused any of their lupus symptoms to worsen I don't know.

I would do lots of research, speak to the band Dr and then speak to your immunologist as well. You don't want to do anything that would make your Lupus worse. You may find that in your situation it would be better to have a gastric sleeve or bypass. See what the experts say.

I also have Lupus, my lupus doctor and my regular doctor both feel that I should be fine to have the surgery. I am in the beginning stages of this and I too hope the surgeon and insurance will say yes to the surgery. My medical doctor told me that when I go to my consultation I should take a letter from my rheumatologist stating he feels it would only benefit me.

Hope this helps and I hope we both hear "YES"!!

Hi there, I also have Lupus and had my band fitted 6yrs ago my surgeon was fine with doing my surgery, and i felt better with losing the weight my lupus got better there more weight i lost . so good luck to you both has having a band will benefit your lupus .