I have never had Gout, so I don't have any advice. Did you suggest it could be gout to the doctors at the hospital? I hate it when medical professionals don't pay attention to us when we say there is something wrong. 

I hope your family doctor can tell you something useful tomorrow.

Hello, You are staring out on a great journey. I wish you well and great success. I am 6 years out and glad I made the journey. I had a great doctor who I still see when things get tough. The more years you are out the harder it gets. At least for me. I know you can do it. Keep up the great work. I will be praying for you in the next few months up to your surgery and after.
God Bless, Debbie

 So I have arthritis & normally have weak joints, but I woke up Wed morning in extreme pain in my right ankle/foot, I have NEVER been in this much pain, I cannot move or stand anyone touching my foot, its red & swollen. Went to ER, nothing broken, & they pretty much booted me out the door & referred me back to my primary doctor with no testing. Gout does run in my family & have been told this can happen months after rny, but its killing me!! waiting till monday to get an appt with my doctor. Any suggestions since we cant have NSAIDS???

I'm new!  I need friends.  How is everyone?  I'm hoping to get surgery within the next couple months, now that I've lost my required 10%    I can't wait!

I regained weight due to steroids.  I am 8 years post op.  It is so much harder to lose the second time around.  I gained 90 pounds and have been able to take off 60 pounds.  I am curious if there is anyone else out there that has had success losing it again and if so how did you do it?  Did you go back to the basics?  I use a website called myfitnesspal.com to track my food and exercise.  I haven't lost any weight for a month now and have been working out harder than ever!  Any input is appreciated!

Stephanie E