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    Gastric Sleeve Member DanaCann's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    Default Rheumatoid Arthritis

    I have pretty severe RA and am wondering if anyone out there does as well? It's particularly bad in my hands and feet. One of the reasons I got the sleeve was because I need to lose weight to get some pressure off of my feet. I can't exercise properly because the RA makes it too painful. My hope is that once I lose weight, I can start exercising again and the RA will go into remission.
    I am on as much medication as I can be. It's not going into remission because of my weight. Does anyone have any similiar stories to share?



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    Gastric Sleeve Member midnight's Avatar
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    Default Re: Rheumatoid Arthritis

    I have Arthritis not RA. I have spondylitis. I got the sleeve for the same reason I was getting where I could hardly walk some days. I have lost 50+pounds and I am exercising now 5 days a week. The weight lose has helped me so much
    I started a membership with curves and they work with me on what I should do and what I shouldn't.



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    Gastric Sleeve Member Karla Jean's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    Default Re: Rheumatoid Arthritis

    Hi there! I have RA also very similar to you! Lots of foot pain and my hands bother me often! I have been in remission for about a year. Humira is a wonder drug! I unfortunately had to go off of my medication a month before surgery and have remained off of it until my doctor authorizes me to go back on I opted for the sleeve because of the medication I'm on. The doctor told me it would be better absorbed into my system with a sleeve vs the gastric bypass. I have lost about 30 lbs so far and feel great! My feet are no longer swollen and my wedding ring is actually kinda of big for my finger! Good luck to you and keep in touch!!



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    Gastric Sleeve Member Jersey John's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    Default Re: Rheumatoid Arthritis

    I have severe ankylosing spondylisis, with my skull, spine, ribs and pelvis all basically fused as one. The condition also causes crippling athritis at times among other things...The weight loss has reduced pressure on my joints and helped a lot with my knees, back and neck, but I'm developing worse pain in my shoulders and hips from finally exercising. I wasn't medically cleared for exercise until I dropped below 250 last week or so.
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    Highest weight: 450+ lbs
    Weight before beginning diet 90 days before surgery: 410 lbs.

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    Gastric Sleeve Member Marivdb's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    Default Re: Rheumatoid Arthritis

    Anyone still around with RA? I too have it pretty badly and am wondering if the surgery has helped any of you. I have been through several meds without much success. I am currently on Cimzia and Methotrexate injectable as well as vicodin for the break through pain. I have horrible fatigue, and am really hoping that the surgery will help with all of the symptoms listed above. I would love to be able to exercise again and maybe even get to where I could be involved in my life again. Last May my Rheumatologist suggested I file for disablilty, and I have gone downhill ever since.

    I'd love to hear your after surgery stories, or talk with anyone else facing the surgery with RA.....Marianne



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    Gastric Sleeve Member mloomis34's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    Default Re: Rheumatoid Arthritis

    I am in my pre-operation mode. I am on a semi-liquid diet prior to my surgery on the 23rd of this month (April). I asked my doctor if my arthritis would get better, he answered, the pressure will be off your joints, but the RA and Psoriatic Arthritis will be with me the rest of my life. I just want it to stop hurting my joints, feet, hands, etc. I take Enbrell once a week, in the mornings I take one Feldeen, two Ultrams (Tramodol) and one Zanaflex (for muscle spasms). I then take two Ultrams and a Zanaflex every eight hours just so i can move around better. I also have degenerative disk disease. The doctor told me it will all feel better without all the weight on my disks (spine). What in the heck else could go wrong??? I will lose 100 pounds and then we will see how all the Arthritis behaves. Good luck to all of you and I am enjoying this forum.



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    Gastric Sleeve Member MysticalMaybe's Avatar
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    Default Re: Rheumatoid Arthritis

    I was told the same . I have lower spine and hip arthritis and my doctor said that my pain would go away and soon as I lose the weight. Some times the pain is so bad I can't bend my lower back, My knees also hurt and grind when I walk. He told me it should all stop hurting once the weight comes off...

    I went to a specialest for RA and she said I have it slightly in my right hand... I dont know what that means but it hurts like a MF from time to time. I can't wait to see if all this pain goes away because I don't like taking any pills so I just take the pain.



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    Gastric Sleeve Member mloomis34's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    Default Re: Rheumatoid Arthritis

    I just had sugery on the 23rd. Still hurts a lot. I will keep you informed.mloomis34




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    Gastric Sleeve Member docbree's Avatar
    I have not had a gastric sleeve.
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    Default Re: Rheumatoid Arthritis

    Quote Originally Posted by mloomis34 View Post
    I just had sugery on the 23rd. Still hurts a lot. I will keep you informed.mloomis34
    Hi mloomis - just wondering how you're doing



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    Gastric Sleeve Member mloomis34's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    Default Re: Rheumatoid Arthritis

    Hi there!
    Still not feeling great yet. Have some days I just sit in my easy chair and watch TV and wanting to do nothing. Still strange feeling in my stomach area. Arthritis is better now that I have lost 40 pounds. Skin is very loose in my upper arms, around my boob and stomach areas. When finished losing all the weight, I will have to have surgery to tighten up the skin.


    Quote Originally Posted by docbree View Post
    Hi mloomis - just wondering how you're doing



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    Gastric Sleeve Member Citygal504's Avatar
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    Default Re: Rheumatoid Arthritis

    I had my sleeve done in April 2013. My weight loss has been slow.
    My hands and fingers hurt constantly. I now weigh 201. The pain
    Started just a few weeks ago.. Ugh..


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    Gastric Sleeve Member lighterlori'slovelylife's Avatar
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    Default Re: Rheumatoid Arthritis

    To all my fellow arthritis victims.....check out www.arthritis.org for a wealth of resources/information. I started this journey at 214 and currently weigh 190 14 days after surgery. I only have Osteoarthritiis in knees but the weight loss has already made a significant difference. God bless all of you.



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    Gastric Sleeve Member kaotto1502's Avatar
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    Default Re: Rheumatoid Arthritis

    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?


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    Gastric Sleeve Member Pbran21's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    Default Re: Rheumatoid Arthritis

    Has it helped the spondylitis I also have that and spondylolthis arthritis fibro



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    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    Default Re: Rheumatoid Arthritis

    I just found this site an hour ago so please excuse any errors. Still trying to figure out how this all works. I have AOSD which is juvenile r.a. Which appears as an adult. Basically sever R.A. Only 2 months out from surgery and struggling with everything! Best of luc.



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