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

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.

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 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?

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.