Hi !

I guess I'm full of questions today. I have Fibromyalgia so when my stress levels fire up ,so do some aches and pains. I was curious if anyone else noticed an improvement with their Fibro symptoms after losing weight ?

Thanks!

im four months post op and it has got better but there are some days its still there maybe it gets better as the days go on

I have Fibro too.....and I'm planning on banding in April 2009. I'm working on the 6 month rqrd diet. I just wanted to support you as a fellow Fibro sufferer. God Bless

Just Tired

im four months post op and it has got better but there are some days its still there maybe it gets better as the days go on

Thank you for the response. It's nice to know there is hope. I think too as we continue to lose weight,some of the stress that's associated with being overweight will go away and that in it's self,will possibly help with the fibro flare ups.

I have Fibro too.....and I'm planning on banding in April 2009. I'm working on the 6 month rqrd diet. I just wanted to support you as a fellow Fibro sufferer. God Bless

Just Tired

Hi there! Thank you for your support :thumbs_up:! I'm rooting for you on your lap-band journey as well!

I have fibro and am 5 months post op. The thing I hate the most is that I would like to start exercising to help my weight loss but I just can't the fibro is so bad I am in pain all the time, especially if I walk to much or do too much. But that is not a lap band problem, my doc thinks the lap band can "cure" fibro, but I know skinny people with fibro too so I dont know, but maybe it makes the pain less by getting the heavy weight off. Good luck!

I have fibro and am 5 months post op. The thing I hate the most is that I would like to start exercising to help my weight loss but I just can't the fibro is so bad I am in pain all the time, especially if I walk to much or do too much. But that is not a lap band problem, my doc thinks the lap band can "cure" fibro, but I know skinny people with fibro too so I dont know, but maybe it makes the pain less by getting the heavy weight off. Good luck!

I totally understand what you're saying. Hopefully with us losing the weight,some of the stress from just being heavy will be gone. For me just about any kind of stress gets my fibro going but i'm hopeful.

I am hoping also that the band will "shock" my system enough to put some of the fibro symptoms on hold. Good luck!

Maybe we should start a Fibro thread or keep using this one, to stay in touch and see each others progress with Fibro and how the lapband effects each of us. I am curious how each one will be effected differently. What do you guys think? May be a good resource for when we are having bad days too.....

I too have fibromyalgia and am in pain regularly. In fact, right now I'm sitting here on my couch with pain in my shoulders, back, and legs that is making it hard to function. Combine this with the fatigue and its miserable. I am hoping to be banded in January sometime and I really hope that it helps the symptoms as well. They keep saying to exercise, but if it hurts so much to simply sit, how can you exercise? I'll be interested to see how much the lap band surgery helps the symptoms of everyone. I agree that we need a subgroup for us with fibro/CFS.

Tina

I also agree..whoever knows how should start a new thread for us to keep in touch with each other. Must be the day..my shoulders/neck are extra sore today. Fatigue well thats everyday. (couldn't be because i work 55 + hours a week)

Keep in touch all....keep fighting

Just Tired

I am hoping also that the band will "shock" my system enough to put some of the fibro symptoms on hold. Good luck!

I'm right there with you!

Maybe we should start a Fibro thread or keep using this one, to stay in touch and see each others progress with Fibro and how the lapband effects each of us. I am curious how each one will be effected differently. What do you guys think? May be a good resource for when we are having bad days too.....

I think that's a GREAT idea!!

I too have fibromyalgia and am in pain regularly. In fact, right now I'm sitting here on my couch with pain in my shoulders, back, and legs that is making it hard to function. Combine this with the fatigue and its miserable. I am hoping to be banded in January sometime and I really hope that it helps the symptoms as well. They keep saying to exercise, but if it hurts so much to simply sit, how can you exercise? I'll be interested to see how much the lap band surgery helps the symptoms of everyone. I agree that we need a subgroup for us with fibro/CFS.

Tina

Hi Twiggy! I understand how you feel. What I find works for me and this will probably sound strange but when I feel achy,I tend to push myself to go for a walk,I find that it helps.

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I to have fibromylagia, I have found that exercise, even during flare ups is the best medicine. I do take naproxen twice daily for the swelling and pain. Even on the days when I ache so bad I don't want to get out of bed I move. There were nights in the beginning of my weight loss that I exercised during the day and couldn't sleep at night because of the pain. Them instances have definately decrease. I don't have the flare ups as often anymore and are better able to cope with them when I do. Good Luck and Keep Moving.

I'm right there with you. I still have the pain and fatigue but it does seem to be somewhat better after some weight loss. I'm not sleeping any better and the brain fog still comes and goes, but I have high hopes that the lessened stress on my body will help the fibro.

I'm certain the fibro is the reason for my slow-ish weight loss, it's pretty hard for me to exercise without a lot of pain. I was doing well when I could swim every day but now that it's too cold for the pool I'm not getting nearly enough exercise.