I have fibromyalgia and my dr says losing weight with the band will help it, anyone have any experience with this?

Thanks in advance!

I was formally diagnosed with Fibromyalgia in 1998. I have lost and gained weight over the past 12 years. While on a diet, after about 15 lbs of weight loss, my symptoms diminsihed by at least 50%. Studies have shown that if you are overweight that small amounts of weight make significant changes. I am so excited about the fact that I may not be in pain. Best of luck to you as you begin your journey. You will find tons of help and support on this site. Remember that each Dr. has different guidelines for their clients and reasons behind those guidelines, everyone's weight loss is individualized, do not compare yourself to others. I am in the process of waiting for insurance approval, infact my paperwork is being sent off tomorrow.....

I was formally diagnosed with Fibromyalgia in 1998. I have lost and gained weight over the past 12 years. While on a diet, after about 15 lbs of weight loss, my symptoms diminsihed by at least 50%. Studies have shown that if you are overweight that small amounts of weight make significant changes. I am so excited about the fact that I may not be in pain. Best of luck to you as you begin your journey. You will find tons of help and support on this site. Remember that each Dr. has different guidelines for their clients and reasons behind those guidelines, everyone's weight loss is individualized, do not compare yourself to others. I am in the process of waiting for insurance approval, infact my paperwork is being sent off tomorrow.....

thanks for your response, that is exciting to think about!

good luck!

I have had fibromyalgia through thick and thin---literally.

I am not sure whether it's the weight loss itself that has given me (huge!) relief, or the way I now eat. I suspect the latter, because as I mentioned, the diagnosis predates my obesity, and even when thin (but eating differently than I now do), I was more symptomatic than I am now.

I have Fibromyalgia and im just starting my journey i had my band in august 2010 and have only lost 7.5 kilos.In the last few months my Fibromyalgia has been quite severe and exercising is the last thing on my mind even thought i have to do it.The only thing i can seem to do without severe pain the following day is hydrotherapy classes but the only problem is its $10 a class and i cant afford that 4 times a week.

How are you going with your weight loss ?

I have fibro and it can be severe at times. I find the biggest help for me is keeping my stress level down. When my mom died I went full blown fibro for months. I know it's easier said than done, but keep the stress level as low as you can. There are times when I take some NSAIDS for it. Ask your Dr. of course, but I don't think it's a problem with the NSAIDS if I don't take them often. I also think my weightloss has helped.