Hi, I would like to know if anyone had the VSG done that have any autoimmune diseases. If so did you have any setbacks, complications or relapses? Thanks?

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I have RA and I had the sleeve done on Nov 1st. I haven't had any set-backs. If anything, my joints feel better because I've lost 62 lbs and I work out 5X a week. I did have to go off my meds for a month before surgery and 6 weeks after but fortunately, I didn't have any set backs from it.

I have Hashimoto's thyroiditis and also Psoriasis (although this is minimal).

Neither changed after WLS, still the same with no issues.

Kate

I have fibromyalgia which isn't classified as auto-immune but the symptoms closely mimic RA. I can tell you that I have never felt better. I was sleeved on 12/21, I've lost 30 lbs. and I feel great. I do experience some neuropathy at night - but not too bad that it keeps me up.

Oh thank ya'll very much! I have polymyositis. My rheumatologist approved me for my surgery. I'm in remission and all my blood work was good. I'm approved for VSG so all I have to do now is schedule my surgery date.

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I have hypothyroidism and hope that it won't prevent, slow down, or stall weight loss too much.

Keep us posted. Wishing you all the best! I hope you get a speedy surgery date and all goes smoothly! God Bless!

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I have hypothyroidism and hope that it won't prevent, slow down, or stall weight loss too much.

Keep us posted. Wishing you all the best! I hope you get a speedy surgery date and all goes smoothly! God Bless!

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I sure will! Thank you and same to you! ☺

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