hello all new here

i have gout in my foot and they told me too watch what i eat i dont eat any red meats pork. beef, fish i wasn't told to do this i just took it upon myself cause that stuff is painfull , my question is that they want me too eat high in protien foods from what i understand, so how will that affect my gout i surley don't want that back im 6ft1 and 305 lbs and that brought me too my knees quick baby:tt1:

The high protein diet and/or rapid weight loss can cause us to really produce uric acid. Just as an example I don't have gout...but my uric acid levels right now are almost double the "norm" because of my diet and loss. SO they have me taking allopurinol to prevent gout. Are you on a medication? If not, can you be? Some do a more "balanced" diet but this is something you should discuss with a surgeon and/or nutritionist so they can for sure give you good info. The pills do it for me and I assume eventually I won't need them.

i am on allopurinol so thats a great thing thanks for the feedback it helps alot

Sure! I was shocked when they gave it to me, then they showed me my uric acid level (11.??) and I was astounded (I didn't have any symptoms thank goodness)

It does the trick for me and there are days where I pretty much eat only steak and a little bit of greens (this won't do for the long haul and I plan to branch out but right now the doc is watching me monthly) so I hope it works for you too!

And you'll work the band the way that works for you...you don't have to eat meats all the time!

I used to have gout and had high levels. Since I have had the band my levels are normal now. I just had blood work done and doctor said I did not need to take allpournal. I found that most of my attacks was because of seanings being used in the foods. I have been eating fish a lot and chicken and have not had any problems. If you have any more questions just ask.

Chris