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Autoimmune Issues and VSG?

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Aline728    301

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Did you check with the rheumatologist? I was told to not get back on them until the incisions had healed. He also said to check with the surgeon and see at what point the risk of infection was almost non-existent. The surgeon said to wait until 3 weeks after surgery to start them again. So worth checking with rheumy I'd say.

Yes it the rhemy doctor changing me to shots.... had sleeve 6/18, and my first flare up since i got off meds in may due to my surgery date changed to june....but i will double check with surgeon to be sure...thx...

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Aline728    301

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pretty easy' date=' but I agree that checking with your RD is the best choice. Good luck!![/quote']

Where do you do the injections, how often, and do u still take folic acids tabs daily?... I was taking 6 tabs of methotrx. Once à weekband folic daily before, not Sure since it will be in a shot now...

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Where do you do the injections' date=' how often, and do u still take folic acids tabs daily?... I was taking 6 tabs of methotrx. Once à weekband folic daily before, not Sure since it will be in a shot now...[/quote']

Folic acid should be taken daily.

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ladybug112000    114

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I'm getting ready to start the shots since sleeved now...can u tell me a little about How this is done...

The shot is a true blessing! Are you out far enough to start them? I have to wait 4 weeks after surgery to start back. However, since surgery I haven't been hurting as bad!

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Brenda0928    145

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I have a question....did any of you have to go off of your prednisone before surgery? I am in the middle of a huge flare and really could use just a touch of pred to get me over it. I don't want to be as miserable as I am now going into my surgery. Any thoughts? Help!!

Check with your surgeon or arnp, mine said if I had a flare I could take them prior to- even the morning of surgery, luckily I did not need them

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Brenda0928    145

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Where do you do the injections' date=' how often, and do u still take folic acids tabs daily?... I was taking 6 tabs of methotrx. Once à weekband folic daily before, not Sure since it will be in a shot now...[/quote']

I do the methotrexate (mtx) injection once a week, along with my ENBREL injector pen, both go into my thighs since I can't do my stomach for now...my ENBREL just goes under the skin basically, whereas the mtx goes into the muscle.....I was taking 6 tablets of mtx, now I take an injection of 4 units (unit= tab). I no longer take my folic acid (for now) because my multi Vitamin contains it....my 3 mo lab work will determine whether I need more of anything.

My surgeon told me what I could take and when, my rheumy adjusted the dosages and changed my RX to injection versus tablets.....

Hope this helps!!! Brenda

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Marivdb    22

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Just checking in to see how all of you are doing today....you've been on my mind...... ^_^

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gamergirl    4,609

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I haven't taken anything in 3 weeks and I have not yet had any pain. I'm really surprised! Usually I can tell its shot day because I start to gently ache the previous day. Hoping this lasts for a while.

What about the rest of you?

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Marivdb    22

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I'm feeling the lack of meds, but I was off mine most of the summer because of having shingles this summer......so ouchy here. gonna take my pain pills up to the night before..... :wacko:

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ladybug112000    114

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I was feeling the lack of meds right up to my surgery. The funny thing is, I haven't felt that bad the past 5 days post op. the specialist I go to said that the surgery threw my body in shock. He wants me to get prepared in case I have a bad lupus attack or bad RA flare up.

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I'm feeling the lack of meds' date=' but I was off mine most of the summer because of having shingles this summer......so ouchy here. gonna take my pain pills up to the night before..... :wacko:[/quote']

I sure you feel better afterwards.

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Tjohnson322    26

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I was having a moderate flare at the time of surgery, and was sleeved on August 6. As of right now, I have very little swelling in my "bad" hand, and no aches related to my psoriatic arthritis. So thankful! Im hoping this lasts, but I'm preparing for a flare in the weeks to come. I'll see my rheum after my 2 week follow up with my surgeon. I'm not sure when I will start back on my meds.

I am excited to see my "official" 2 week weight at my appointment next week!

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Tjohnson322    26

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I'm feeling the lack of meds, but I was off mine most of the summer because of having shingles this summer......so ouchy here. gonna take my pain pills up to the night before..... :wacko:

I'm hoping you feel better afterwards!!

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ericlee3172    14

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This is a great question! I have Rheumatoid arthritis and was wondering how doing VSG was going to affect me. My Rheumatologist was against me having the surgery but I am going forward with it and am scheduled for September 11th. I also gained my weight from the medications I was put on and have not been able to lose it. I am so happy to see others that have RA and are having or have had the surgery. I am on Orencia and had my last infusion on July 31st.

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