Catch*22 0 Posted November 6, 2010 Hi - I am in the process of a revision from band to sleeve. It would seem that my body does not want to accept the band, but I am hopeful about the sleeve since it does not require any "foreign" parts to be added. I was wondering if anyone in this forum - or any other forum - has had problems with the band that seem to be associated with an autoimmune disease. I have Lupus / Lupus Nephritis, which is typically a dis qualifier for wls but I was lucky enough to find a surgeon willing to take a chance. My body began to reject the band approximately 3 - 4 months after the surgery. I vomit after eating anything with density...and the problem is becoming worse. I am down to liquids and even these must be thinned out. For example, I have to use Water or milk to decrease the density of a Protein Shake. It's just awful. I was hoping to find someone to dialogue with regarding autoimmune diseases. I would welcome insight from people who know people, too Cheers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
laylasmojo 10 Posted November 6, 2010 I have an auto immune disease but not lupis so I cant really comment on that but there is another person on here that does have Lupis who is in the process of getting aproved for the sleave, I will send her your name andhopefully you guys can trade some info. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
onikenbai 33 Posted November 7, 2010 I'm also having problems with my band and I also have an autoimmune disease. Every time I get a fill enough to even border on restriction, my body goes nuts and epic hurling ensues if I try to eat food, good or bad. So for me it's all restriction or no restriction. I've had my band for a year now and not lost a single pound. Before I had by band put in, I asked lots of questions about my fibromyalgia and if it would be a problem and I was assured that it wouldn't. They lied. I am considering a revision to the sleeve and I am again concerned about the autoimmune disease aspect and will I end up even sicker? The sleeve can't be reversed, which makes me a bit apprehensive. If I don't lose the weight, there's a possibility I may go blind because the pressure in my brain is threatening to tear apart my eyeballs from the inside so something has to be done. Rock==>ME<==Hard Place Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
feedyoureye 3,087 Posted November 7, 2010 Here is a medical study on autoimmune disease and weight loss surgery... http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/112152.php Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
