hi all,

i am pre-surgery, just starting out in this process... i originally wanted to have a lapband done, but i have an auto-immune problem where my body rejects foreign objects inside it... any ideas?? i am thinking gastric bypass might be where i end up, but i was wondering if anyone on here has had the lapband done and also had any autoimmune issues.. i am on humira and methotrexate for rheumatoid arthritis and psoriasis.. anyone have any ideas?? thanks!!

Hi, I also have auto immune issues such as mild lupus and RA. Howeverr I made a decision to stop all Rx about five years ago. I chose not to tell my surgeon (not recommended). I was banded in December 2011 and have had three fills and so far so good. Best of luck to you.

I have an autoimmune disease, Multiple Sclerosis, but I don't have issue rejecting foreign bodies.

I have spinabidfa and hydrocephalus and also have a compromised immune systems. My VP shunt is made of a similar material as the lapband and I have had no issues of rejection. I have had my shunt since was 3 months old. (now 45) I have had it revised or replace but not because of rejection. I've also had 8 spinal fusion and have a lot of hardware in my spine with no issues at all.

Tom, Toronto

Banded July 6 06

Wt. Loss: 156 lbs

I have lupus. My primary care doctor and rheumatologist were both encouraging me to be banded.