So in the rapid weight loss. I now have the start of gout. My doctor has now told me that this may be an issue the first year. I fight a chronic case of gout and kidney stones. Anyone have experience with this? Any thought to alive this freaking pain

Oh no!! I don't have any advice, just encouragement that it will be worth it in the end. Sorry u are struggling.

I had a problem with gout about six weeks after surgery. My uric acid level was ok but still reared it's ugly head. My Pcp gave me a prescription for Sulindac and the pain cleared up in 24 hours. It's a Nsaid so the bariatric office wasn't too happy but I'd have done anything to get rid of the pain. Haven't had a problem since. Good luck.