fibro interfering

The pain is bad enough that it is interfering with my working out, getting out walking, going to the gym, and when I hurt I tend to turn to food. I don't know why, maybe its from when being a child and ya got a boo boo and mom would come and fix the hurt, and then give a treat for being a good little girl. So maybe that is part of why I eat. I have to change this, the 60 pounds I gained is so wrong, it saddens me that I didn't act sooner when the weight first started coming on me. Time for help with the pain. Lyrica helps a little but just isn't doing the job. I hurt so much in the mornings I can hardly crawl out of my bed, and then walking is another story that I will spare you of, knowing most of you know, and relate. I just need all the support and help thats out there. Thought I could handle the fibro on my own, Oh been on ssd since 05 for the fibro, they turned me down for my bipolar 2, but approved me cus of my fibro and what I go through having it. Thought I could handle it without others who can relate. Dr Mom Bf, you know, they was all I need, wrong. It is becoming to much almost to deal with, and then with the weight gain after having the RNY is very sad and heart breaking to me.

I swear I could have written every word of that myself. are we twins?
only difference......
I had lap band, then lap band removed, then nothing for 4 1/2 months, then failed RNY, then nothing for 2 months and then finally VSG. phew !!!

I lost 40#, regained a few, lost more up to 75# and regained 15 last fall that I still have about 10 of.
I am so frustrated I could scream.
and I have the same thing with excercising because of the fibro AND I have a messed up foot that Im on disability for... and that prevents me from walking most of the time. well walking for excercise anyway.

I just cant seem to get back in the losing mode no matter what I do.

gee, I guess I wasnt much help to you. I did a good job rambling tho.

I hope you find success and help real soon. good luck to you.
gentle hugs to you too

We all know the difficuly you are having, most of us are in the same boat. First step would be back to your PCP, a rheumatologist or pain specialist to get meds that actually work for you. I take cymbalta and morphine everyday to be able to function. There is still pain but it's not so bad that I can't take care of everyday things like shopping or fixing meals. It's really hard to work at weight loss when you are in pain so first you have to deal with that. Then instead of walking how about an exercise bike or water aerobics. I have a recumbent bike and that's what I have to use for exercise because I have back problems. It takes he pressure off your legs. Most of all just give yourself a break because we all have to take days off to rest up and find that happy medium between too much and not enough excercise. Do keep coming back here the folks here are great! We all need help and each other!

I relate too.  I am up 11 pounds from my 70 pounds of loss since surgery just over a year ago.  I am in pain, eat to comfort, and then feel guilty.  I feel that I have failed my RNY and that everyone is watching to see how much I gain back.  My pants are getting too tight and I got rid of all my old clothes because I thought this was the answer.  I hope I am wrong and can turn this around but I feel my hope slipping away.

Oh can I relate. I tell everyone that tells me to exercise ya right. It hurts somedays to breathe how ya going to exercise. I am up 12- 15 lbs and I could just cry BUT hopefully I won't gain all my weight back who knows. It is very easy to do.
Come here often we all do UNDERSTAND each other and we know how it feels.

I'm right there with you. I can't lose my last #20 because I can't exercise!
Every night I swear I'm going to walk or do an exercise video the next morning only to wake up exhausted and in pain and not able to.

My body is a battlefield.

Sorry I can't offer suggestions, but I want you to know you are not alone.

I experience Fibro as well.  I control my pain pretty well with the Fentanyl patch and Norco as a break through med. I myself had RNY almost 4 yrs ago and lost 90 lbs.  I have maintained my weight at 136-138 lbs.  I am not sure what order to say these in and I don't want to hurt anyone's feelings, but I don't know how to say it.  I apologize if I offend anyone.  But, the weight loss surgery is only a tool.  So with that being said, the weight won't stay off if you (people in general, going through this) don't get the problem fixed in your head, emotionally.  Eating for emotional reasons should have been cut pre op.  That is so important.  So, if you eat for comfort, please go see a therapist, counselor, psychologist (can't give meds), psychiatrist (can give meds) anyone that can help one with this issue.  It is so important to fix this problem first. No eating, you can feel better about yourself, which will give you the motivation to loss the weight again, (back to basics), less Fibro pain.  You will find that you don't have pain as bad from your Fibro, cuz stress causes it to flare up.  I understand the chain of events happening here.  Although I can't understand how a person with a small stomach can gain weight without having a lot of pain or discomfort in your pouch, or throwing up because it is too full.  Is it overeating that causes the weight gain or your choice of food? Again, I can't put them in order, but I see what needs to be fixed first.  Take care of emotional eating, gain confidence, want to loss weight again, start exercising, Fibro gets better with meds and then you are on your way to a successful weight loss as you have planned all along.  But please don't let the tie with food sabatage your weight loss.  This surgery is a tool and unfortunatly it doesn't fix the emotional issues.    You won't excercise if you hurt, or if you are depressed.  I hope I was able to shed some light on the situation.  Like I said, I don't know what order to put these in, but I think you can see where I am going with this.  I don't want to hurt anyone's feelings here, I love this forum.  But honesty will be the first door to open.  You have to be honest with yourself, and figure out why you are where you are today with your wls, excercising, and Fibro.  My prayers are with all of my fibro friends.  I only mean well by this email.  Kristy

I'm 2 years out and fighting to make sure I don't gain any weight because of being depressed and can't excerise.  Started walking a week ago and I hurt all over and now I need to start all over. The hurt and pain is driving me crazy and the stress of both parent ill and brother dieing of pancreas cancer. And he didn't want us to see him in the last 2 years. Some of the stress was not being able to see him. 
I hope you can get a handle on things I'm working hard I only wear jeans, it keep you true. My 10's are getting to small and I need an 8.

I am sorry to hear of all that is going on with you. The pain outer and inward can really mess with us. I to struggle to not allow things to over come me. I have allot to undo. I am feeling that things will soon turn around. Or so I hope that they will.

Hello,

I am new to this forum but can certainly relate to your message. I don't have any useful advice on what to do, as I am in a similar situation. I can only offer you support that you are not alone in your struggle. I am struggling to stick with an exercise program, as my job pretty much drains all my energy. Then, because I'm in pain and exhausted, I eat the foods that are easy to prepare, are available quickly, or taste really good for a mental "boost" (chocolate, sweets), and these are never healthy foods. I am gaining weight again and it is freaking me out big time. I feel depressed over the weight gain yet seem unable to get out of the vicious cycle.

I am currently on a 2 month medical leave from work, and my goal is to build up my stamina with an exercise program and eating better while I have a break from work. Anyway, just know you are not alone, and by supporting each other, maybe we can turn things around. My weight history//goals are: heaviest weight: 250lbs, lowest weight post-op: 150 lbs, current weight: 180 lbs, goal weight: 160-165 lbs.