Piplula 709 Posted October 16, 2012 I had posted I was having problems with my gums..well it has progressed and may be an autoimmune disorder...so this may or may not be coincidental with the sleeve...I have a gum biopsy Monday...so we shall see ...the periodontist feels the stress to the body the sleeve created ..weight loss, the surgery itself ..could have made the disorder appear...oh well...this will be managed and I still will be healthier for it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
O.T.R. sleever 3,386 Posted October 16, 2012 Oh Dayum. O.o I hope the tests turn out with the best results possible. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Piplula 709 Posted October 16, 2012 Oh Dayum. O.oI hope the tests turn out with the best results possible. Thanks OTR...it's really very weird...the gums on the outside next to my cheek are ulcerated above the gum line..brushing is a hurtful event but I do it anyway..I am a huge fanatic over my teeth...now here's where it gets weird...my gums that are on the inside where my tongue is...are freaking fabulous..normal as can be...so off to shave off some gum tissue I go! I feel really weird...well..that isn't a stretch ..at least I am healthier! Well ..except the gums..but we will get them fixed...maybe unless it is autoimmune and that I just have to live with! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alljoy123 3 Posted October 17, 2012 Wow- I thought I was the only one that had gum problems after the surgery. I was sleeved on 9/25 and Since my gums have been bleeding bad and last week were so swollen and hurt so much it was hard to brush. I've been rinsing with salt Water and it seemed to help. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ozeedonkee 145 Posted October 17, 2012 I find that every so often when I have neglected to eat enough (or any) vegetables, my gums will become inflamed (sometimes bleed a little or occasionally ulcerate). I know it happened when I did Atkins Induction for a month. Perhaps it's a dietary issue you're having. I hope so! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Piplula 709 Posted October 17, 2012 Wow- I thought I was the only one that had gum problems after the surgery. I was sleeved on 9/25 and Since my gums have been bleeding bad and last week were so swollen and hurt so much it was hard to brush. I've been rinsing with salt Water and it seemed to help. No you aren't the only one...my periodontist also gave me a steroid cream to use on my gums...you may want to see a periodontist in addition to your regular dentist....I have no Vitamin deficiency at all...so check into it ASAP...gum disease is nothing to mess with... It can cause heart infections and if you are female...and you are pregnant ..it can contribute to preterm delivery. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Piplula 709 Posted October 17, 2012 I find that every so often when I have neglected to eat enough (or any) vegetables' date=' my gums will become inflamed (sometimes bleed a little or occasionally ulcerate). I know it happened when I did Atkins Induction for a month. Perhaps it's a dietary issue you're having. I hope so![/quote'] I eat fruit and vegetables daily and have no Vitamin deficiencies.......autoimmune diseases run on my mom's side of the family....stuff like Lupus is prevalent there...so...I may have an autoimmune disorder....but I just want to figure it out what ever it is.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ozeedonkee 145 Posted October 17, 2012 I eat fruit and vegetables daily and have no Vitamin deficiencies.......autoimmune diseases run on my mom's side of the family....stuff like Lupus is prevalent there...so...I may have an autoimmune disorder....but I just want to figure it out what ever it is.... Oh cr*p! Fingers crossed... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CarolinePT09 9 Posted October 17, 2012 Hi there! I have a mild form of Lupus and for the first time experienced the inflamed gums post surgery too. Went away after I stopped drinking whey isolate protien. I switched to premiere protien from costco. It's a concentrate form. Good luck with everything. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Piplula 709 Posted October 17, 2012 Hi there! I have a mild form of Lupus and for the first time experienced the inflamed gums post surgery too. Went away after I stopped drinking whey isolate protien. I switched to premiere protien from costco. It's a concentrate form. Good luck with everything. Thanks Caroline! I'll have to try that! At this point I'll try anything! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Butterthebean 8,146 Posted October 17, 2012 This does not sound like fun. Hope it gets better soon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Piplula 709 Posted October 17, 2012 This does not sound like fun. Hope it gets better soon. Thanks Butta, it isn't fun...but I have to say ...the periodontist gave me some cream called Floucinonide to put on my gums and after one treatment..they feel better. The only draw back is the cream is petroleum based... therefore..I feel like I have an oil slick in my mouth, but my lips are going to be the softest in West Tennessee...so maybe there is a plus side to this! The periodontist said he could tell I take great care of my teeth...so it very well could be autoimmune which from the medical journal articles I am reading ..points to that! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
