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  1. #16
    Gastric Sleeve Member Happydales's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    Laurie
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    Darin Minkin DO
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    Default Re: Rheumatoid Arthritis

    I had my sleeve surgery on March 19, 2014. So far I've lost 62.5 pounds. I have more energy than I'm used too. I take plaqunil and get an IV infusion every month with Orencia. I can't take methotrexate because my liver can't tolerate it. My RA has been under control since I started the Orencia. I've only taken steroids once for a flare up in the past 2 years. I used to have severe swelling in my feet, ankles and hands. My dr put me on 80 mg of laxic (SP?) I haven't taken the laxic in over 4 weeks and I have zero swelling. It was so bad my shoes wouldn't fit. So I'm already feeling the benefits from having the sleeve.
    I've had 6 cervical spine surgeries, completely fused from C-2 to T3, have ruptured discs in my low back. I see a pain management physician for medication and injections. I'm really happy I decided to have the surgery. Hope everyone feels better!
    Laurie



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    Gastric Sleeve Member Perfectly.pink's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
    Name
    April
    Surgery date
    05/19/2014
    Surgeon
    Dr. Anthony Davis
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    Default Re: Rheumatoid Arthritis

    Quote Originally Posted by kaotto1502 View Post
    Anyone still here with RA that's postop? I have pretty aggressive RA, have tried several different treatments (including chemo infusions of Rituxan), and cannot exercise because of the pain. And the constant use of steroids to control the flare up don't help either. I also have degenerative disk disease, have had two cervical fusions at c5-6 & c6-7, with three more herniated in my lower back.

    That's why I'm having the surgery in two weeks, I've got to get this weight off to lessen the pressure on my joints and back.

    How are you feeling now that the weight is gone? I know I will have RA for the rest of my life, but did it help?
    How is your RA doing? I see you have lost a ton of weight. I'm 9 days post op.



  4. #18
    Gastric Sleeve Member Happydales's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
    Name
    Laurie
    Surgeon
    Darin Minkin DO
    Join Date
    May 2014
    Last Activity
    12-02-2014 04:14 PM
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    St. Louis
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    Default Re: Rheumatoid Arthritis

    I'm doing really well with my RA. Haven't taken steroids in 2 years. My dr started an Orencia infusion once a month at the hospital. The infusion only takes 30 minutes.
    Laurie



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    Gastric Sleeve Member Perfectly.pink's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
    Name
    April
    Surgery date
    05/19/2014
    Surgeon
    Dr. Anthony Davis
    Join Date
    Sep 2013
    Last Activity
    11-10-2014 12:43 PM
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    Idaho Falls, Idaho
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    Default Re: Rheumatoid Arthritis

    I see that you have severe RA as well, how are you doing? You've lost a ton of weight, that's great! I am almost 10 days post op and my surgeon had me get off my Methotrexate. Since I've been off my pain meds from surgery I feel my RA coming back. How is yours?



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    Gastric Sleeve Member Perfectly.pink's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
    Name
    April
    Surgery date
    05/19/2014
    Surgeon
    Dr. Anthony Davis
    Join Date
    Sep 2013
    Last Activity
    11-10-2014 12:43 PM
    Location
    Idaho Falls, Idaho
    Posts
    64
    Said "Thanks" 105 Times
    Was Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts
    Said "Welcome to Gastric Sleeve" 3 Times

    Default Re: Rheumatoid Arthritis

    Sorry I accidently sent that twice!!!!!!!



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  8. #21
    Gastric Sleeve Member Happydales's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
    Name
    Laurie
    Surgeon
    Darin Minkin DO
    Join Date
    May 2014
    Last Activity
    12-02-2014 04:14 PM
    Location
    St. Louis
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    Default Re: Rheumatoid Arthritis

    I've been doing pretty good. I can't complain too bad. I'm sorry to hear your pain is coming back.
    Laurie



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