fibro

[waltey 5]

Anyone have lap band and also have fibro?

[JACKIEO85 308]

Do you have Fibro? I do know some people that have had a band and have it. But the manufacturer (Allergan) states that bands are contraindicated in

Patients or family members with a known diagnosis or

pre-existing symptoms of autoimmune connective-tissue

disease such as systemic lupus erythematosus

or scleroderma.

Also it's not recommend for anyone that needs or takes NSAID's. Due to the possibility of developing Ulcer's

That being said, I know people that have also developed Fibro after being banded. Good Luck !

[elynnmo 15]

I have fibro. I saw the info from the manufacturer literature, but the surgeon and my rheumatologist did not see any reason it should keep me from being banded. Right now, three weeks out of surgery I feel better than I have in a while. We will see down the road of flares are worse or better.

[Sojourner 2,446]

Anyone have lap band and also have fibro?

I have a diagnosis of both fibromyalgia and SLE (Systemic Lupus). I have been able to successfully manage my inflammation symptoms without taking any of the anti-inflammatory medications I was prescribed prior to surgery.

I have found that staying reasonably active with the moderate exercises I am permitted to do has actually helped some of my pain be managed easier than before. And the weight loss has definitely helped me to feel better with less stress on my joints.

Everyone is different, so it is important for you to discuss your concerns with your physicians prior to moving forward with your surgery.

Taking NASIDS post op could create significant complications for you, so it is in your best interests to be

prepared to give up your anti inflammatory medications.

Again, the importance of discussing your concerns with your physicians is necessary. My physicians medical opinions were pro surgery for me.

Best wishes for your health...

[waltey 5]

I just hurt so bad today. Surgery yest. My lungs in back feel like spasms up my back. Hurts soooo bad to cough. My incision sites are not bad. My whole body really hurts. Cant hardly move arms. Anyone have the pain with cough?

[katie2244 11]

I also have fibro, and i was banded June 24.

I haven't taken NSAIDs for year, but rather have been on Cymbalta for probably the last 4 years.

I am sorry to hear you are struggling with your fibro pain post surgery...that was also the case for me...it started in the recovery room...not incision pain, but that whole body pain that keeps amplifying. They had to give me more pain killer before i left the hospital. I'd had the same issue after a previous surgery, so i had talked it over with my surgeon...as much as i prefer not to take anything narcotic, i took the pain meds he prescribed as prescribed to try to keep the pain from getting away from me. I found my heating blanket was a godsend for that time.

The good news has been that I'm two months post surgery, and I'm down 50 pounds since i started the pre-op diet, and i have actually decreased the dose of Cymbalta i take and am considering stopping it. I've had no real pain to speak of in the past month or so, and i am back at the gym and loving being able to do that pain free.

Before the surgery, i was feeling that my weight and my fibro were the two things that were limiting my life substantially, and preventing me from doing the things I wanted to do. During that post surgical flare up, i just kept telling myself to keep my thoughts on the future and the possibilities. The way I feel today, it was worth it.

I hope you feel better very soon...

[healthydnp 96]

I have fibro as well. I just restarted my cymbalta. I took it for a while but gained 20 lbs. I was comfortable restarting it because I have the band. My fibro is worse when I don't sleep and after anesthesia. I have chronic fatigue as well (although people blame it on me working 60-70 hours a week and working on my doctorate full time, which I don't agree). This has been a tough recovery.