Gout! Pre-op any result post op?

Hello everyone,

my husband has gout and is considering a weight loss surgery. He has been battling with gout for over 5 yrs and it has now gotten worse. He is experiencing pain in his neck. I feel horrible and cry most of the time because I am worried about him. We have tried all the home remedies and diets but it gets worse. 

Has anyone had surgery that can share their experience with gout after surgery and how often an attac****urs? 

Please I am desperate for answers. I see blogs about bypass and post op gout but nothing with pre op gout

erica

I had gout for about 4 years before I had RNY  on 7/9/13. Had been taking 200 ml or mg (can't remember what is on bottle). After surgery I stopped taking most ally meds due to severe nausea. After a couple if months I had two episodes of gout and resumed allopurinol. All is well now, but if I am not careful in what I eat, I become nauseated. Have the surgery. Life is better after. I am 68 and have lost 90 lbs. Should have done it sooner. 

Thank you so much for your reply. It's great to know it does get better.

I'm unclear. You mention that he's tried "all the home remedies and diets" but there is no mention of actual medication.  Has he seen a rheumatologist?  If not, he probably should.  There are several medications which can help gout.