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Steroids and lapband

Do any of you ever have to take steroids and if so does it effect your lapband?

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    • Thats All Folks
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      It doesn't effect the band directly though prolonged use of oral steroids can be an erosion risk, much like NSAIDs. With that said, steroids are notorious for giving people a huge appetite. So if y

    • MsDuran
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      I have ms and they have been given to he through an iv.. Appetite is no concern...I can't eat! I made an appointment with my Dr. I think the fluid retention may be a factor??? I am hungry .. Hahaha..

    • Thats All Folks
      Thats All Folks

      Ohhh...I have MS too. So are you on Solumedrol? A 3 day or a 5 day infusion?

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    It doesn't effect the band directly though prolonged use of oral steroids can be an erosion risk, much like NSAIDs.

    With that said, steroids are notorious for giving people a huge appetite. So if you're on them, be prepared to have to really count calories and not give into the urge to eat way too much.

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    I have ms and they have been given to he through an iv.. Appetite is no concern...I can't eat! I made an appointment with my Dr. I think the fluid retention may be a factor??? I am hungry .. Hahaha..!

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    I have ms and they have been given to he through an iv.. Appetite is no concern...I can't eat! I made an appointment with my Dr. I think the Fluid retention may be a factor??? I am hungry .. Hahaha..!

    Ohhh...I have MS too. So are you on Solumedrol? A 3 day or a 5 day infusion?

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    I have ms and they have been given to he through an iv.. Appetite is no concern...I can't eat! I made an appointment with my Dr. I think the Fluid retention may be a factor??? I am hungry .. Hahaha..!

    I was taking monthly steroid shots in both knees, which can make weight gain & fluid retention. I stopped the treatment after I got the Lap band.

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