Joined: 23 Jun 2005 Posts: 20 Location: South Carolina
Liposuction And Lupus Posted: 03-28-06 11:23am
Has anyone ever had a plastic surgery
procedure after being diagnosed with
lupus? I was diagnoised with lupus almost
3 years ago. I have not had terrible
health when considering most cases, but I
have had some ups and downs. When
compared to others, I know my case seems
to be on the mild side. I have been off
of prednisome for a while now and when I
was on it the highest dose was about 40 mg
over a two year period of time. I gained
60 pounds over the two years. I have gone
down considerably but am still not at
where I started. I have been walking and
eating right but it is still noticeable
that my shape has definately changed. I
believe that the predisome helped me to
store the permanent type of belly fat
because I am going down everywhere else
but the belly. I have an abnormal amount
of fat around my abdomen (love handles, a
front pooch and back rolls). I haven't
had any children and I know that those
type of abdomen issues would be expected
after having children. I am seriously
considering liposuction. I have searched
the web and couldn't find much on the
subject of lupus and liposuction. I did
find a health message board web site where
someone with lupus wanted a tummy tuck but
was scared and was asking for help or
suggestions. She eventually went on to
have it done with now problems or
complications.
I know this sounds crazy to even be
worried about with the other serious
health issues that many of us face. But
my body has changed so much so that I am
considering it because I am very unhappy
with the fat rolls on my belly and back.
Any feedback or comments would be
welcomed. Thanks.
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Petiesperson
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 26 Apr 2006 Posts: 8 Location: Missouri
Posted: 04-27-06 16:58pm
Well though I am in remission
now......Back when my lupus was active I
did have two knee surgeries. Both
surgeries provoked flares of my lupus.
Many "lupies" I have talked to have
expressed they have had lupus flares
following medical procedures.
You probably should have a long talk with
your doc about it. Discuss with your doc
about taking prednisone before and after
the procedure.... And whether you should
have the procedure at all.
