I have Lupus and severe allergies along with fibro. I have been banded for 7 years with no problems. It has actually helped my issues because of the weight loss.The only issue I have is that after I get a steroid injection, I can't eat much for a week or so. I know steroids are supposed to reduce inflammation, but they also cause massive water retention. I wonder if that could be the problem. Anyone else ever had this side effect? I try to avoid tablets b/c of the errosion factor, but I get tested yearly and am fine in that regard.

I have had to take the "medrol" dose pack of prednasone tablets (sp) a couple times since being banded for systemic inflammation. I have not experienced any complications with the medication, but my physician has told me that he would not prescribe it if I also was not already taking Prevacid daily.

I've never had issues with Fluid retention when taking this medication.

Best wishes...