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Lupus / Lupus Nephritis Question

Catch*22

By Catch*22, in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums

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Catch*22    0

Catch*22
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Hi -

I am in the process of a revision from band to sleeve. It would seem that my body does not want to accept the band, but I am hopeful about the sleeve since it does not require any "foreign" parts to be added.

I was wondering if anyone in this forum - or any other forum - has had problems with the band that seem to be associated with an autoimmune disease. I have Lupus / Lupus Nephritis, which is typically a dis qualifier for wls but I was lucky enough to find a surgeon willing to take a chance.

My body began to reject the band approximately 3 - 4 months after the surgery. I vomit after eating anything with density...and the problem is becoming worse. I am down to liquids and even these must be thinned out. For example, I have to use Water or milk to decrease the density of a Protein Shake. It's just awful.

I was hoping to find someone to dialogue with regarding autoimmune diseases. I would welcome insight from people who know people, too :rolleyes:

Cheers

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laylasmojo    10

laylasmojo
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I have an auto immune disease but not lupis so I cant really comment on that but there is another person on here that does have Lupis who is in the process of getting aproved for the sleave, I will send her your name andhopefully you guys can trade some info.

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onikenbai    33

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I'm also having problems with my band and I also have an autoimmune disease. Every time I get a fill enough to even border on restriction, my body goes nuts and epic hurling ensues if I try to eat food, good or bad. So for me it's all restriction or no restriction. I've had my band for a year now and not lost a single pound. Before I had by band put in, I asked lots of questions about my fibromyalgia and if it would be a problem and I was assured that it wouldn't. They lied.

I am considering a revision to the sleeve and I am again concerned about the autoimmune disease aspect and will I end up even sicker? The sleeve can't be reversed, which makes me a bit apprehensive. If I don't lose the weight, there's a possibility I may go blind because the pressure in my brain is threatening to tear apart my eyeballs from the inside so something has to be done.

Rock==>ME<==Hard Place

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