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has anyone here had the lapband surgery done??I have been seeing a bariatric dr. and they are getting me ready to have this type of surgery done. I also take Humira 1xweek, rheumy said that i just need to go off shot week before and about 2 week after surgery? does this sound about right?
thanx for listening.
love tina
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I can't answer your question, just wanted to say good luck with the surgery. When are you having it?
My daughter has thought about having one of the surgeries, but I'm not sure which one. She can't afford to do it right now, but her Dr. thinks she should. How did you decide which was the right surgery for you?
Janet
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Hi Tina,
My cousin was supposed to have this type of surgery done last May but it got put off. She never said why but her doctors have been pushing for her to get it. I know by losing weight it helps take some of the pressure off your back and inturn lessens the pain. I'm have been trying to get her to get a referral to a pain clinic also but she is determined in not going. I think most of it is fear of the unknown.
Hope your surgery goes well and keep us updated on your progress. I will relay the info to her and maybe she will reschedule hers.
Brent
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Best wishes. I will be thinking about you. I know several people (not AS patients) who have had it done and are thrilled that they did. Blessings. Possi 
![[Linked Image]](https://www.kickas.org/images/flowers/Smilingsun.gif) Possi ********************************************************* RUN WHEN YOU CAN, WALK IF YOU HAVE TO, CRAWL IF YOU MUST, JUST NEVER EVER GIVE UP! "A FRIEND HEARS THE SONG IN YOUR HEART AND SINGS IT TO YOU WHEN YOU CAN'T REMEMBER THE WORDS." "A FRIEND LOOKS THROUGH YOUR BROKEN FENCE TO ADMIRE YOUR FLOWERS."
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Hi, tina:
I don't know about the lapband, balloons, or pouches, but these sound like much safer alternatives for everyone, but especially for those with AS, compared with the cutting involved in gastric bypass, which can make AS much worse and even cause it in susceptible individuals.
Good luck with the procedure and new You to follow,
John
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My daughter has thought about having one of the surgeries, but I'm not sure which one. She can't afford to do it right now, but her Dr. thinks she should. How did you decide which was the right surgery for you?
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I did quite a bit or research and also i know several people that have had it done and they hardly had any down time. Also the gastric bypass takes alot of cutting and leaves a scar almost like having heart surgery. Tell your daughter that now all insurances will cover these surgerys, you just have to meet certain criteria such as- a body mass index of 38 or higher, high blood pressure, sleep apnea,acid reflux etc....Tell her to check into this with her insurance.
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Thank you for the comment!!
love tina
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Hope your surgery goes well and keep us updated on your progress. I will relay the info to her and maybe she will reschedule hers.
Brent
I will and thanks for the comments
love tina
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Hope your surgery goes well and keep us updated on your progress. I will relay the info to her and maybe she will reschedule hers.
I will and thanks for the comments
love tina
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