VSG helped with allergies?

[sweetcheeks709 38]

Hey all,

I haven't seen any posts about if people's allergies have gotten any worse or better since being sleeved? What about asthma? I have read some about cpaps but that's not really what I am looking for. Thanks!

[BitterSweet* 835]

You mean food allergies or environmental / seasonal allergies?

[sweetcheeks709 38]

Oh sorry I should have clarified- I meant the environmental/seasonal.

[npurdy6 17]

Well I have to say I have been on allergy medicine all my life. I haven't had to take one allegra since I have had the surgery. My nose has been clear for two weeks straight. Amazing!

[sweetcheeks709 38]

@@npurdy6 that's awesome!! I've been congested in the morning for as long as I can remember. I hope mine goes away too!

[FLGrammy 46]

Was on daily zyrtec before surgery, 12 wks out and haven't had to take even once.

[LaLoLaughs 74]

Ha I thought I was the only one. I'm exactly 2 wks out and my allergies are not nearly as bad as they used to be. I suffer from SEVERE seasonal allergies, and Autumn is usually one of the worst. I take a small dose of children's Allegra in the morning, as a preventative bc sneezing still hurts at this point, but my allergies are not as bad as usual. Bonus that I hope sticks around!!!

[Mybestlife 16]

Wow- this is something I will monitor when I am post op - that sounds like an added bonus.