RA and RNY Surgery

Hello all, I am so glad I found this message board! I am scheduled for lap RNY in August. I have RA and currently inject with Enbrel, take methotrexate and Celebrex. I am wondering if their are post ops with RA and took similar meds pre surgery. I am just concerned about what to expect. Any info would be greatly appreciated. Lynne

It's probably too late in the game for you - but have you considered a BPD w/ DS? This surgery leaves more stomach intact and ulcers are not as common.

Hi Lynne: By now you have gone through the RNY and are on the losing side, I am sure. I am scheduled for surgery (RNY) on Tues 9/6/2005 and also have RA. Was taking Methotrexate, and prednisone. I had to be off for two full weeks before surgery and I am in so much pain I had to be put on vicodin for the two weeks. I couldn't survive without it. Tell me how you are taking the meds now. I read where one person got injections of the methotrexate. Wonder if prednisone can be injected also. I would love to hear we get better with the RA after this surgery, but I don't know. What about it? Do you feel better? By the way, how are you doing with the WL? Janice