EllieMaeClampet

Hi - I haven't posted in a long, long time. For now I just want to quickly ask about "autoimmune disease" and Lap Band. I just heard, for the first time that having an Autoimmune connective tissue disease (like Lupus) is a 'contra-indication" for the surgery. I have had a Lap Band for 1 year and now it appears I may have Lupus. Does anybody know what the problem is ???? I cannot find any information on why there is an issue with Lupus and the Lap Band. Thanks in advance...

Hi - I never post but read some. Once a schedule of events is posted - I will chime in on whether I can make the trip or not. Do many people come alone ??? Thanks ! Ellie

Thanks for the comments. I actually heard this on a Lap Band commercial earlier today. I have been hearing Lap Band commercials for a couple of years now and today was the very first time I ever heard mention of the autoimmune disorders as a contra-indication. Also - I did some queries and found that autoimmune disorders are listed all over the place as being a contra-indication - I never noticed that before either. However, none of the sites that I looked at, made any comment whatsoever as to "why" an auto-immune illness could be a problem with the Lap Band. I am wondering if this is something new that is just now being published...

It has taken me nearly a year to go through all the insurance hoops. I am no FINALLY approved and will be having surgery January 9th !!! Wooo Hooo Pinky

Hi, this is my first post. I am scheduled to be banded January 9th. I have been given a pre-op diet but haven't been doing it at all. It looks like I really should get myself on it and stick with it - I have a BMI of 49.:phanvan PinkyBandito