New here..Fibro and RA

I have gotten back into having my surgery...I have been researching and been back and forth since 2004 finally listened to my heart and soul and I am going through with it. Need to do this for myself.

Good for you!  I also have fibro and RA.  What surgery are you having?

I hope you're researching the DS (duodenal switch) form of WLS. Not only does the DS allow you to continue to take NSAIDs post-op, it's also THE most effective long-term, especially for those of us with starting BMIs greater than 50.

The surgeon you have listed doesn't do the DS, I don't think. Check on www.duodenalswitch.com for a comprehensive list of DS surgeons, and don't let one that isn't listed there sell you "against" the DS. (The Ford dealer isn't going to tell you how great the new Chevvies are, after all. *grin*)

Hey:
I have applied for WLS and I also have osteoarthritis of the hip. I take Naproxen. I think some NSAIDS can be taken after WLS if mixed with foods...get more info from the surgeon. Also,the research I have done says that the DS is considered kind of experimental by ins companies and some won't approve it. They call the RNY the "gold standard" for WLS, even though I read what Dr. Curry said on an Obesity. com post...he said that if he were to get WLS, he would get the VSG. I guess it depends what your goals are, short and long term that determines what type of WLS you get.

Take Care

I don't think you understand why NSAIDs can be dangerous after the RNY. It's not something that mixing them with food will help, because it's not them coming into contact with the pouch that matters. NSAIDs have a systemic effect, and so even topical ointments like Aspercream can cause a problem. They cause a thinning of the mucosal lining of the stomach, both the new pouch and the 'old', remanant stomach, and this thinning can lead to ulcers. And since the old stomach is now a blind pouch, not accessible via endoscope, if ulcers are suspected there they have to be investiagted surgically.

The DS is NOT investigational, and hasn't been considered so for several years now. That doesn't mean some insurance companies won't try to pull that crap in an effort to not pay, but generally if they cover the RNY they can be forced to cover the DS as well, especially since Medicare has endorsed the DS as 'safe and effective'.

Calling somerthing the 'gold standard' doesn't mean it's the best, or most valuable. Our paper money is based on the gold standard, but platinum is still more valuable than gold. (*grin*)

Great for you :)

hope all works out in the end for you so you can also be pain free!
Irene :)

Thank you so much! :)

I can only hope for so much!  I can't wait! :)

I take enbrel for my RA.  My surgeon asked that if I could stand to do so, he preferred me to stop taking injections for two weeks.  I did.  He also asked me to stop taking mobix.  With the weight loss and the injections, I haven't needed the pain meds, so I have been okay.   

I have OA and fibromyalgia. I had RNY WLS in 2008. I have NO REGRETS! We have chronic conditions which will not disappear but getting weight off the joints does help. Best wishes!

I also have RA and Fibro. I hope everything is going well for you...What kind of WLS did you or are you having?  I am going to my first consultation appointment on Feb 2nd.  Does you have any comments, suggestions, etc.?
Thanks