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Hi everyone I'm new to this forum. I've been doing my research about VSG for sometime now. I finally got everything done and now I'm just waiting on a date for the surgery. I really wanted to get the by-pass but because I have Lupus they would rather me get the sleeve done and after some research I would rather have the sleeve anyway. I was just wondering if anyone here has lupus and how has the surgery affected your body?

P.S sorry for being so long winded with a simple question. :)

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No, but I have RA and I have done wonderful with the surgery.I healed slower, still have bruising at 4 1/2 months out. I was home the day after surgery,hope this makes you feel better!

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Autumn,

I do not have lupus but my ex did. Tough disease.

Please let me know (pm?) if you get some good info about lupus and VSG. My ex wanted bariatric surgery and I'd like to be able to give her some more info. What's the problem with bypass and lupus? Many people with lupus already have to do B12 shots because of the lupus attacking the intrinsic factor in their gut, so it seems that bypass wouldn't make it any worse. But then again, I don't hsve lupus and don't know the full scale of all the problems it can cause.

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