Hi my name Kendra 39 years old. I'm new here . I go for my pre-op on Aug 8 and my surgery is Aug 25. 13 years ago I was diagnosed with lupus and fibromyalgia. I know having the surgery won't cure my illnesses, but I'm hoping the extra weight off joints gives me some relief. The hospital where I'm having my surgery is 3 hours away from where I live so worried about the ride home once I'm released.

Hi my name Kendra 39 years old. I'm new here . I go for my pre-op on Aug 8 and my surgery is Aug 25. 13 years ago I was diagnosed with lupus and fibromyalgia. I know having the surgery won't cure my illnesses, but I'm hoping the extra weight off joints gives me some relief. The hospital where I'm having my surgery is 3 hours away from where I live so worried about the ride home once I'm released.

My pre-op is also the 8th but surgery not scheduled yet. I imagine, like you, that joints well feel SO much better with excess weight gone. I have Rheumatoid Arthritis and I know it will still be an issue but maybe a little more easy to deal with. . Best of luck to you!!

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Ive Just had mine done on Tuesday this week. One night in hospital and out on Wednesday. I really worried about the travel home - 4 hours by car. It was uncomfortable and I really didnt feel well.

Just one day later, today, and I'm totally different. No pain meds at all today and the wind has also gone (it was hell yesterday)

If you can somehow book another night locally or stay two nights in hospital, I think you'll travel home just fine

Hi! I also have lupus and fibromyalgia (also have RA); I, too, am hoping the surgery will give me some relief. Good luck to you!

Ive Just had mine done on Tuesday this week. One night in hospital and out on Wednesday. I really worried about the travel home - 4 hours by car. It was uncomfortable and I really didnt feel well.

Just one day later, today, and I'm totally different. No pain meds at all today and the wind has also gone (it was hell yesterday)

If you can somehow book another night locally or stay two nights in hospital, I think you'll travel home just fine

Thank you when I go to my pre-op appointment I'm to talk with my doctor about staying a extra night.

Hi! I also have lupus and fibromyalgia (also have RA); I, too, am hoping the surgery will give me some relief. Good luck to you!

I hope you're able to get some relief also. Best wishes to you Good luck!

Thank you when I go to my pre-op appointment I'm to talk with my doctor about staying a extra night.

Also ,I hope you have a safe and speedy recovery

I had my final pre-op appt about 2 months ago and was scheduled for July 31 but insurance being insurance gave me a 12th hour extra requirement. So now I'm tentatively scheduled for Aug 23. I have spondyloarthritis, which is similar to RA without rheumatoid factor plus I most likely have Bronchiolitis Obliterans [emoji58]

Know you aren't alone. My doctors all think that surgery will help reduce my symptoms. Neither disorder has a cure and BO is progressive and potentially deadly.

You'll need someone to drive you home (obviously) and will probably have to stop every hour or so to prevent blood clots plus sitting is uncomfortable.