Re: Howdy all..

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Jen.. I had Gatric bypass in 9/2004.. shortly after the bypass, 2mos

later, I had an explosive onset of RA and Sjogrens. Iam pretty active

in an online community for people who have had or are going to have

Gastric Bypass. One thing I have been noticing is, it seems people

with autoimmune diseases seem to have major flairs after the

surgery.. and many others are developing autoimmune problems who did

not have them before. Gastric bypass seems to really help people

with diabetes, high cholestrol and heart disease.. but I am thinking

there may be an adverse affect on some people with autoimmune

problems. I would like to see someone do a study on this. I have been

very successful with my weightloss, but am experiencing more health

problems now than I did before WLS... Gastric bypass is a great tool

for alot of people, but it isn't always the answer.

>

> I am amother of 6 who was diagnosed with lupus 2+years ago

> (before my last child). I can remember when the symptoms started

(in

> middle school) and am struggling to slow my life down. I wish more

was

> known about lupus then as I would not have been labeled as " lazy "

> or " a slob " or " depressed " .

> I currently live in beautiful skagit valley in washington. My

> husband, who isn't home most of the time, is not any help

physically

> w/the daily events as he is active duty navy and has been in for 22

> years. There are days wherer I just want to curl up and sleep for

ever

> if I could but my 5 year old autistic son is up at the first sign

of

> light and doesn't go to bed til its gone. I have learned to adapt

alot

> of our daily routine and use locks.

> I am fortunate (I think) to not need meds at this point and

time

> but wonder how long before I will need them. I am looking into

having

> gatsric bypass surgery in hopes of loosing 10 pounds and taking the

> pressure off my joints and ease the pain from degenerative joint

> disease. Does anyone have any feedback ? success stories or horror

> stories?

> Jen

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