Fibromyalgia and bariatric surgery

[teddynola 15]

Hi everyone, my surgery is on Monday. I'm excited and nervous, nervous because I get terrible post anesthesia nausea. But, I am wondering if any of you have fibromyalgia and did the surgery have any effect on your symptoms. Any input would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

[RapidFirePickle 119]

I have fibromyalgia and for the most part my symptoms have greatly improved. It's only been a month, so I'll have to see how it goes overall.

[Frustr8 7,886]

Wow I hadn't thought of This as a benefit. Bariatric surgery just keeps giving and giving. Good decision,for me, good decision for,my,life.

[magpie26 244]

I have chronic pain and bouts of debilitating fatigue , which of couse, I ha e one of THOSE doctors that says it's in my head. One of my other doc believes me but it's a conflict of interest. Anyways, I was on that liquid diet for so long ànd nothing I had had gluten in it, so I've been gluten free for 8 weeks, I am pretty much pain free, my fatigue is related to nausea medication. I've discussed this with my surgeon's PA and dietician they say it's great, keep doing it. My sister in law is a nurse with moderate to severe celiac, so she helps and coaches me, and I ha e no use for bread and Pasta anyway. I did this before my surgery too, but the carbs were too tempting. This week I will start eating it again to 1. Prove my theory and 2. I want to get tested for real

[animallover1247 249]

I am 2 years and 3 months post op and have had fibro for many years. I have lost a total of 145 lbs and I'm sorry to report I've had no decrease in my pain. In fact last week I had to go to my PCP and get a pain and steroid shot. I am also on Lyrica. I exercise regularly (walking or swimming) and that is not without pain.

My depression has greatly improved so it is easier to deal with the pain.

Of course just because this has been my experience doesn't mean you will have the same experience.

You will have many other benefits from your weight losd

[teddynola 15]

On 6/4/2018 at 12:20 PM, animallover1247 said:

I am 2 years and 3 months post op and have had fibro for many years. I have lost a total of 145 lbs and I'm sorry to report I've had no decrease in my pain. In fact last week I had to go to my PCP and get a pain and steroid shot. I am also on Lyrica. I exercise regularly (walking or swimming) and that is not without pain.

My depression has greatly improved so it is easier to deal with the pain.

Of course just because this has been my experience doesn't mean you will have the same experience.

You will have many other benefits from your weight losd

I am sorry to hear of your fibro problems. but the improvement in your depression symptoms is a big plus. Thanks for your insight.

[Frustr8 7,886]

So @teddynola how did your surgery go for you? Any updates you'd like to share?😭