Hello. I am new to this site and have a question. If someone in your family has lupus can you still be a candidate for lapband surgery? Thank you!

i told my dr about my mother lupus he did not even raise a eye brow but i would check with your dr best of luck

Hi. I have Lupus SLE and I was banded in November. My Dr. wanted to see my blood tests first to make sure I wasn't in the midst of a major flare up during surgery, and that was that. I never did have a flare up in reaction to the operation, and although it certainly hasn't made my Lupus better, the losing weight has sure helped with the severe arthritis pains Lupus hands me. And with less weight, I can exercise more...also good for me and my Lupus.

Thank you for your replies. I don't have lupus but my mother does. I am considering the lapband (doing my research) and she read that people with lupus or family with lupus were not candidates for lapband. I believe she is just afraid for me but I believe the surgery is the best thing I can do for myself. I will talk to my dr. Thanks again!

Wife has serious lupus-Flares during hot weather-Soon to be banded-never even discussed by her doctor-My thoughts are that MOST LUPUS people can be treated the same as everyone else-Always tell Doc everything if you get any procedure done-

Hi Sis,

Thanks for asking the question. I know it will set mom's mind at ease... Love ya Lap Band buddie!!

Cheri

Hey Sis! Glad to see you on here. I know Mom will be thrilled we are doing our research!!! Love ya!

Beki

I am currently having a flare up. The only thing I notice is that when I'm sick, my band restriction is greater so I lose a bit more weight Much better than the old days when the Lupus meds gave me horrible cravings and I GAINED weight!