i was wonding if anybody that has had the lapband done has lupus or if anybody has lupus .:help: :help: judyann4 thank you

Hi Judyann,

I don't have lupus and I don't know anyone with lupus who's been banded. However, I also have an auto-immune disease (MS) and while I was cleared for surgery, auto-immune disorders are a contraindication for the band from what I've been told. I would talk to your treating doctor (Rheumatologist?) and get an opinion. The fear is that the foreign object will increase the immune response and trigger an attack.

Sorry I don't have more info.