Thanks all, I just hope that knowing that we do have options helps everyone that worries about the weight. Thanks Hippi, How are you doing? I tried to email you but it came back. Just wondering how...
I would try the Happy dance but might hurt.....LOL I know all will work out for you too!! Keep me informed. Nic...
I was in the hospital 6 days. Down about 2 weeks, but still taking it slow, had to come off my methotrexate till Oct 16th, so worrying about Lupus going active. It is laproscopic with the chance of...
I got it done in DesMoines, Iowa. Just find a doctor that will do the VSG. Make sure they know what they are doing, because you will not have the chance to undo it. The extra part of your stomach is...
I did it, I got the VSG (vertical sleeve gastronomy) There are only a few surgeons in the US that do this and I think I had the best. Since I could not have the by-pass or the lap band. This is the...
Welcome and just a FYI some drs don't like to give the Lupus diagnosis because of the insurance issues it causes....
Call the dr and find out what they think. I am on it but do the pills. I know that they don't want you taking more than the dose they tell you!! I have lupus, but wouldn't trade my MTX for the world....
I wanted to give you an update on my daughter. She is doing better. She has a appt with a pediatric gastro. Her pediatrition finally did a CT and found the periarteritis lymph nodes are inflamed. Why...
Wanted to Update you all. My daughter is doing good. Went to the dr today and he thinks she got a VERY bad gastrointestinal virus. Dr told me to keep an eye on her and if she starts to get that way...
Just a FYI Neutragina (spelling might be off but you get the jist) makes a 85 SPF that works GREAT!!!...
Dr today put her on adult dose of miralax. See dr again Wed and will do CAT scan if not better by then. She only has pain when the food gets in the bowel or near there and then she throws up. Told...
I will keep you posted. I am taking her in today again. I will keep taking her till they do what I want and I know what the heck is wrong. Thanks and please keep the opinions coming so I can tell...
Hello, I am usually in Lupus but I have a problem with my child. She is 10 years old and for over 2 weeks now she has been throwing up and constipated with some diareha. Blood tests are negative for...
I have both Lupus and Fibro. They both suck and eventually if you have both you will figure out which is causeing what pain. Good luck!...
Hello, I too have been looking into the bariatric surgeries. NO to the bybass and NO to the lap band. But there is a new procedure...vertical sleeve. That is the one I will be getting when the...
I waited for my denial and then got a lawyer. I also got my senator involved. The courts don't like to see them involved because that means they are being watched. Took me 2 and half years. But you...
I have all the ok's I need, I revisit the surgeon on the 9th of Feb. I will keep you posted!!! Good liuck to all on their diet aventures!!...
WTG we are all cheering you on!!!! I finally got the go ahead from my Rhumey and liver dr to get the lap-band!!!! Wish me luck!...
Welcome to the Lupus site. I don't have any information for you as my kidney problems were pregnancey induced. I hope that you get the information you need, I am sure someone will help you in here....
I know how you feel!!! My Rhumey told me one time with my chest pain that I need to go no matter what, because some day I will be looking down on myself going "hmm should have gone this time" so I...
WTG to all of us that have lost and hugs to those of us who gained it back. I lost 60 something and gained 70 back. So I know how it feels and I guess us Luppies will have to hold each others hand...
Oh Predisone what a friend you are!! You make us feel so much better, but yet you make us feel so bad. How ever will we find a happy medium with you. You have lived at my side for 8 years, I just...
I have Lupus and AIH. BOTH SUCK. But I am going to say is "Don't worry till you know there is something to worry about!!!!" Hugs to all!! Nicki...
I have Lupus and AIH. BOTH SUCK. But I am going to say is "Don't worry till you know there is something to worry about!!!!" Hugs to all!!...
Opps I ment teaspoon but even with that they still do not match up. So I don't know. Still sad that one of those Quaker Breakfast square bars has 21grams of sugar in one bar!!!...
PS they told me yesterday at the surgeons, that everything we buy should say 4 grams of sugar at the most. 1 gram sugar = 1 tablespoon sugar!!!! IF you get canned fruit, make sure it is not in syrup....
I quit smoking with hypnosis maybe to lose weight would work too!! I forgot that option, THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!! I sorry about my little break down last post just frustrated. I know you all know what...
I think that we need to make a drug to help us lose weight. I AM ABOUT READY TO EXPLODE BUT HOW DO YOU YELL AT A NON HUMAN THING???? I am sorry, thanks for all your input. I guess I will just stay...
Marji, They told me today that lapband is HIGH risk for me, with the Lupus, but Especially with the AIH. She was going to talk to some doctors across the Nation. And get back to me. But I am thinking...
I was wondering if anyone has had the Lapband for weight? I see the surgeon today, I have talked breifly to them but will find more about the lupus and Hep with the lapband. Just curious if anyone...
Mine has gotten worse over the years. Mine started when I was 11. 33 now....
Thanks Marji, I have SLE, GR and AIH!! I just had surgery to get the scar tissue off the liver. It was attached to the abdominal wall. Please send me more [email protected]. Thanks Nicki...
Hey Cathy!! DO NOT GET WORKED UP!!! Like Kitty said it could be a shadow!!! The Methotrexate should not have caused anything like that. (from the literture I have read)!! I am sorry I have not called...
I am doing good. I had surgery last Wed. My liver was attached to my abdominal wall by scar tissue. All went well. Other than that I doing good....
I am sooo glad that our dr can help you, I told you he was the BEST. I pop in and check on you sometimes, just have not posted for a long time. Keep your chin up. That goes for all of you!!!!!! Hope...
HI Judy, Paracarditis is inflamation around the heart. Lupus takes what ever organ it wants. Depends on the patient. My AIH is probably related but not because of the Lupus. No the biopsy has not...
Hi Judy. I found out in Jan that I have AIH. I am on Imuran for it and predisone. My enzymes hit 2500 before coming down. I also have Lupus. I take Methotrexate for it. I am on 40mg of Predisone at...