evanesce 0 Posted June 24, 2006 Can you- anyone please answer? ... or tell me where I can find the answer? I've searched & looked & SEARCHED. I get different answers. 1) What causes band erosion? Does anyone really know? Is it related to immune tolerance? 2) Why is there a contraindication for : You or someone in your family has an autoimmune connective tissue disease.... The same is true if you have symptoms of one of these diseases. (this taken from the inamed site: http://www.allerganandinamed.com/products/obesity/us/patient/lapband/risk.html Thank you to anyone who replies. Feel free to PM or email at evanesce@rcn.com Amy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aaamom 0 Posted June 24, 2006 Hi Amy~ I have Crohns disease ( an autoimmune disorder). My doc said she would never ever ever do GB on me, but that the band would be perfectly safe. No issues in one year ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trace Curry 1 Posted June 24, 2006 I don't think erosion has anything to do with immune tolerance. I think it's a mechanical thing, like why does a pothole appear at a certain place in the road - it's a combination of factors from the road, the traffice it gets, the weather it sees, etc. As far as why autoimmune disorders are a contraindication, it might be because those patients sometimes have problems with esophageal dysmotility. Dr. C Cincinnati, Ohio www.TheBandDoctor.com 877.442.BAND DISCLAIMER: I am not your surgeon, any comments made by me are not meant to be taken as medical advice, just general guidelines. Contact your surgeon about your specific problem! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stacey4870 0 Posted June 25, 2006 Hi, I have ulcerative colitis, does that mean I cant get the band? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trace Curry 1 Posted June 25, 2006 If you have a severe case, probably not. If it's mild and you don't need steroids, probably so. Dr. C Cincinnati, Ohio www.TheBandDoctor.com 877.442.BAND DISCLAIMER: I am not your surgeon, any comments made by me are not meant to be taken as medical advice, just general guidelines. Contact your surgeon about your specific problem! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
