I am 40 yrs old. Female, About 328 lbs (stable weight for several years). I have Lupus and Fibromylagia which cause me a great deal of pain.
The Fibro and Lupus are becoming a great disability and I know my weight isn't helping the issues at all. I am on about a dozen different meds a day just to function. I've tried to diet and I don't lose anything, not even water weight. I've been thinking for a few years about having the by-pass or lap band surgery but I'm really scared on so many levels.
Please share your experience and weather you would do it again or not. I'd even love to hear from family members of weight loss surgery patients, especially if they had/have Lupus and/or Fibro.
2007-10-01 04:30:31 · 2 answers · asked by EvArtD 3 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
I have lupus and fibromyalgia also. Losing weight can only help... not only SLE and FMS but your overall well-being. I also take a lot of medication and it's not fun.
Good luck to you!
2007-10-01 04:51:20 · answer #1 · answered by crimsonshedemon 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wonder IF they would consider you a good candidate for surgery with Lupus? You might want to check that out. As for weight loss, I am loosing it faster than I would like. Yes you can be underweight! What happened? Well I started Pilate's and that kicked my slow; due to drugs metabolism into drive. After that I took up Aqua Jogging and went into over drive. Therefore for the moment I am just doing my usual walk and will probably start back Aqua Jogging Jan 2008. Like living with a chronic health problem, it really is mind over matter and take it from one who knows, mentally it can be as exhausting as being physically tired. However I do know some people who had this gastric surgery and those who stayed on the one tablespoon of food per day and vitamin drinks, did loose weight. However, as with all habits those who started well but the diet went out the window, lost nothing. Good Luck
2007-10-01 12:05:12 · answer #2 · answered by gillianprowe 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋