Hi All,

Just curious if there are any other sleevers, future or sleeved, that have RA or similar health issues.

I have Rheumatoid arthritis and 2011 was a horrible year for me. Lots of pain and lots of health issues.

Anyhow, just looking to share the experiences.

Odee

Wow, glad to know that there are others with issues! Not glad you have them, but relieved that I am not alone. My autoimmune problems aren't as bad as some, (Celiac & Hashi's), but nonetheless I hope this will help me regain my health. I wonder if it will re-boot our immune systems?? Curious to hear or experience if this has happened!

I am a year and 3 months out. I had diabetes and RA. I am til this day, not being treated for RA or diabetes. Losing the weight has helped me tremendously. I just went to my RA doctor and she still has not put me on any meds. I had one flare up with my hip and they gave me Prednoise, but she seems to think it was not RA, but spasms. I am totally happy with my sleeve. Now, just to work and keep the weight off. I am now a member of Anytime Fitness and enjoy my workouts. Good luck to you!

Also.... for those of us with autoimmune issues, I have found a way of eating which I am trying to see if it can be modified to sleevers. Obviously, it needs to because I have not been able to loose weight on it! I have noticed that I do feel better though. Check out Paleo or Primal Blueprint. It's basically protein, fruit and vege based. You eat totally grain free and some people don't eat dairy. So, you can modify it. It was easy for me because of Celiac. My brother has MS, and it has helped him a great deal. My father-in-law has RA, and I am trying to get him into it, but he is single and not too good with anything other than the microwave! If anything, it is a great read and very interesting. It is a lot of work because you don't eat anything processed either. They also have a great workout, based on crossfit.

Hi,

I know is is an older post, but I was so happy to find it. I just recently joined this site and I am planning to be sleeved in January. I have RA (mild) and fibromyalgia. Someone recenlty created a group on here for RA an/or auto-immune diseases. You should all join so we can all compare notes:)

I'm trying to figure out if I should stop the Plaquenil before surgery or not?? My surgeon doesn't think it should be an issue, but I'm not so sure.

Hi there! I just created an autoimmune support group for us! Please follow and post there. I keep losing this thread because it's not in a forum. I sure hope to see all of us there. Here's the link

http://www.verticalsleevetalk.com/groups/show/269-autoimmune-sleevers/

Hello all... I know this is a super old post, but any updates on how you all are doing with an autoimmune disease and being sleeved??

Can we revive this? I am having trouble finding others with fibro (well, I am having trouble with the "search" function altogether: nothing found on "protein drinks" either? My fibro doctor advises against surgery because it is a fibro trigger-- talk about being between a rock and a hard place. People who had the surgery, please speak up!

I'll probably trigger the fibro for you temporarily, but in the long run it may totally help with less weight. I'm fully aware that I may go into a RA flare because I have to come off my RA meds, but if weighing less in the future will put less stress on my joints, then I'll take the flare. Good luck

I have Rheumoid Arthritis and I had the Gastric Sleeve surgery, almost 4 years ago. I have not gotten back on any of my meds. I am doing great. Every once in a while with the weather, I will take either tylenol or advil to help with the stiffness in the morning. Four years out and I am feeling great! Good luck to you!

Thanks kmill. I've read a couple of stories that ppl didn't have to take RA meds anymore. I really really hope that's my case too!!