I have psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis. This causes me pain each day, and makes exercise for weight loss (I have always had to do major workouts to lose consistently) very difficult. I have begun the process to be sleeved by September. Anyone else done this procedure with an autoimmune disease? How has it improved or worsened the symptoms?

My rheumatologist tells me that the weight loss will help the medications work better (at lower doses), and my surgeon says they deal with AI issues regularly. He did say he would not put in the band, because that can exacerbate symptoms.

Thanks in advance!

Tina

San Antonio, Texas

Lol!!! Oh okay!!! No, I haven't but I think I will check into it!

Melody' date=' hello! another celiac! I know, having limited choices is something that I am used to. Tomorrow is my surgery day! Do you have other food allergies? I do.......stay in touch![/quote']

Hey! Pray surgery goes well! Soy sauce, Lactose intolerance, egg sensitive, no oats, bran, barley, rye etc. let me know how you are. Blessings!

Anyone else done this procedure with an autoimmune disease? How has it improved or worsened the symptoms?

For me, having the surgery brought my rheumatoid arthritis OUT of a three year remission. I'm back on my weekly methotrexate. It's mostly in the joints of my index fingers (where the finger meets the hand), which is bad because I work on a computer all day. That being said, I am still so thankful that I've had this surgery. I also have osteoarthritis in my knees and haven't had any issues with them once the weight start coming off. I'm praying that the methotrexate puts the RA back into remission again. It did before so...

Kids start school Monday so ill know more then. Ill have 20 four year olds!! We've been in meetings this week and I've been having panic attacks. Tired of dealing with them on my own so my dr put me on an anxiety medicine. I start it tonight. Sure hope it helps. I have 3 more years before I can retire.

I am a lover of Accupuncture for pain control. It has made such a difference in my life. It was my go to before the surgery to help me with the auto-immune conditions. I have not needed it since surgery so I am Blessed! But if I need it that will be where I am headed before the serious meds. Hope it helps!

Blessings ~ Melody (BlessedFun2)

For my first blood tests back today post 3 weeks from surgery. Good news: my thyroid dosage needs to be reduced, yay! Bad news? My CRP and Rheumatoid Factor are still way high, which means I need to get back on the RA drugs as soon as I can

Hey! Pray surgery goes well! Soy sauce' date=' Lactose intolerance, egg sensitive, no oats, bran, barley, rye etc. let me know how you are. Blessings![/quote']

How are after surgery?

I am a lover of Accupuncture for pain control. It has made such a difference in my life. It was my go to before the surgery to help me with the auto-immune conditions. I have not needed it since surgery so I am Blessed! But if I need it that will be where I am headed before the serious meds. Hope it helps!

Blessings ~ Melody (BlessedFun2)

I've never tried that. Sounds hokey but I may have to try it. I wonder if my ins will pay. How do I find one that's not a crazy?

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When can you go back on the MEDS? Hope it's soon!

When can you go back on the MEDS? Hope it's soon!

The thing is, I'm not in any pain. I really wish I didn't have to go back on them. But with those blood results, I'm sure they will put me back on everything all over again. That's the depressing part. I think I am supposed to start them either this week or the next.

The thing is' date=' I'm not in any pain. I really wish I didn't have to go back on them. But with those blood results, I'm sure they will put me back on everything all over again. That's the depressing part. I think I am supposed to start them either this week or the next.[/quote']

I guess if the MEDS help slow down the progression it's worth it. I hope you don't have many yucky side affects. I just started taking anxiety MEDS. Don't like the side affects. Plus I'm suppose to take it with food which means I eat something right before I get in bed.

I've never tried that. Sounds hokey but I may have to try it. I wonder if my ins will pay. How do I find one that's not a crazy?

I thought it was hokey too. But it has gotten me through the last five years with a ton less meds. It really works for me. I looked for a health center. It has a chiropractor, massage therapist and Accupuncture in the same practice. I have a female acupuncturist not that it matters but who happens to be white. I love her. Can't say enough good things. Best of luck!

Blessings ~ Melody (BlessedFun2)

I'm back!! surgery went really well, I'm home and doing really good. Slept for about 13 hours last night, but am so glad to be with my family.

First day out of surgery was tough, but I think it was mostly the morphine...once I stopped that silly stuff I have felt so much better.....sipping away on my fluids and working toward my first walk of the day.....

So happy to be on this side of the table!!!!!

I'm back!! surgery went really well' date=' I'm home and doing really good. Slept for about 13 hours last night, but am so glad to be with my family.

First day out of surgery was tough, but I think it was mostly the morphine...once I stopped that silly stuff I have felt so much better.....sipping away on my fluids and working toward my first walk of the day.....

So happy to be on this side of the table!!!!![/quote']

So glad to hear! Congratulations

ok...had to share with people who get it.....I managed two walks including a trip to the grocery, I managed half a protein shake and half a gatorade so far today after sleeping till 11am. I managed to POOP!!! only three days post op!!! and I showered and have a clean dressing and clean jammies......pretty proud of me today