Hi Banders I received bittersweet news from my Neurologist yesterday, he informed me that it looks like I have MS according to an MRI of the brain & neck and a visual evoked potential test.... With those test results both coming up abnormal and leaning towards MS my final test will be an upcoming Spinal Tap which after those results he will start me on treatment for this disease. I won't see my Lap Band surgeon until April 2nd but my Neurologists says that the lap band and losing weight will not affect my MS and "flare-ups" at all.. I have one co-worker who is 33 with this disease and that's it, so I am wondering if there is anyone on this forum who has MS and the Lap Band???

I have two mris, 2007 and now. The three neurologists, Huey Dewey and Lewey cant make up their minds. I keep rereading this months mri and I know. I just know. Thetefore, vsg helps? Joints, weight bearing,etc? I find I'm tired and am just weak. I quit driving at night #halos. Advice?

Oh no @@Susysleever it is one of those things that's hard to diagnose because other Neuro diseases can display the same symptoms. Did you have a spinal tap to have them test your spinal Fluid? That was the final determining test for me!! I am always tired and weak but the weight loss has helped my energy level immensely. Sorry to hear about your vision and night driving problems that sucks badly.. Hopefully once you’re diagnosed and start treatment therapy you will notice differences. #prayers

Thank you journey. No spinal tap yet. In 2007 I had ekg, eeg. Maybe something else but I don't remember. Huey sent to a migraine specialist. He blamed me for drinking coffee. His NP screamed at me that I couldn't go on vacation. I did have a headache for 6months. I wasn't happy with dx so I went to see.Dewey. He said I didnt have migraines. So now I am going to see Lewey next month. Suprise. Dewey joined Leweys group. This ought to be interesting. Oooo. Back in '07 Dewey is morbidly obese. And all his staff was too. Sort of like Wall-E.

My name is Lollie and I was diagnosed with MS in 1995. I am getting banded (hopefully) next month. My neuro doc is happy for me to get the surgery. Lugging around an extra 100 lbs is hurting my body. Just had knee surgery, have high blood pressure, high colesteral, and have sleep apnea. I am 51 and want my next 30 or so years to be healthy ones.

Hi there. I know that this is an old post, but maybe you're still around to see my response. I was diagnosed with MS in 2012 and just recently had lap band (10/8). My neurologist was in full support of the procedure. Since the healthy lifestyle helps keep your MS under control, the lap band is a definite good tool.

I'd be more than happy to discuss how I've handled my MS, and maybe you can share some of your experiece with the band.

Hope to hear from you.

Ashley

Welcome Ashley I have done great with my Lap Band & MS I have lost about 66lbs no new flare ups however I believe my band gets a little tighter with the stress of the disease! Good luck to you and I wish you the best!! Hugs!!