HI,

I have Fibromyalgia and am starting my appointments for the Band. All the doctors say it's fine. I'd like to know what real people with Fibromyalgia (FM) think and experience!

Any and all thoughts are appreciated!

BTW, the drops in blood pressure, I hadn't heard of before with fibro, but I keep having blood pressure drops that come with me feeling rather light headed at times. I will have to look into that because none of the doctors on my team could explain it!

The medication is the biggest worry that I have had so far. I wasn't sure which ones are allowed post-op but haven't had a chance to ask the doctor.

I have low blood pressure also! That's weird!

Thanks for all of the feedback. I know I didn't start the thread' date=' but since I'm still in approval phase, all of the feedback is very helpful. I have IBS as well, but found that a diet for IBS and probiotics work the best for me. Actually, my surgeon thinks that the band will be helpful for IBS rather than impact it negatively because of the dietary changes that go with it. Maybe this is because I did very well with a diet specifically for IBS and probiotics though. I also found out that I have some food intolerances that I did not know I had, like lactose. How can you be 29 and not know you cannot have lactose? Apparently, this girl can be!

BTW, the drops in blood pressure, I hadn't heard of before with fibro, but I keep having blood pressure drops that come with me feeling rather light headed at times. I will have to look into that because none of the doctors on my team could explain it!

The medication is the biggest worry that I have had so far. I wasn't sure which ones are allowed post-op but haven't had a chance to ask the doctor.[/quote']

My ibs improved quickly.. I haven't had a bad episode since post op and I'm completely off meds for it! My lactose intolerance has also improved.. Ive been eating fresh mozzeralla for the first time in years without running to the bathroom!!!! Hopefully the lapband can help u too!!

I was aware of the warning for people with autoimmune diseases. Before my surgery, I consulted my family doctor and my Rheumatologist about the contraindications of the band. Both doctors strongly encouraged me to get the band. Both doctors said the benefits of the Lap band out weights the risk. 11 months later and no problems. Another PRO: my need to take antiinflammatory meds has drastically decreased. I have not took a pain med in months. I still have pain but I can tolerate it without medicine. EVERYBODY IS DIFFERENT. The good thing is the band is not permanent and can be removed if needed. Even if the band didn't help my symptoms, the weight loss has done wonders for me......I LOOK GOOD!!!!!!