Preparing for Gastric BP with Fibromyalgia
I've had FM for 19 yrs. I'm having Ry this Monday. I take 1 ounce a day of Frut Avie. It is at Costco for about $16 a bottle. It comes in a glass wine bottle. It's about a month supply. It is all natural and has Acai berry in it. It has taken about 50% of my pain away. My aunt was on RX for diabetes and she takes Frut Avie and now is off her meds. My husband's Grandma has FM and takes it and says it has taken a lot of her pain away too. I talked to my surgeon and he said to wait a few weeks after surgery to start taking it again. I don't take any meds for my FM b/c they don't work for me. I'm so scared that I'm going to hurt worse too. But willing to take the chance. I think if you get the weight off, that it has to be better on your joints. I know that when I excercise I do feel a lot better. I have severe back pain and have to force myself through it somedays, but it does help with the tiredness a lot. Well I will let you know how I feel after surgery. Good luck to you.
I can't speak to the RNY issue because I haven't had surgery yet.
However, for myself, I completely ruled out RNY as a surgical option:
1. The only meds that have every given me consistent control of my fibro are timed released meds. I was told by my surgeon that RNY patients cannot use time released meds.
2. NSAIDS are another staple of my fight against fibro pain. These too are not allowed post RNY,
3. Some vitamin and mineral def can exacerbate fibro and worsen flares. A few of these are Vit D, magnesium and some sources also say selinium. The malabsorptive issues of RNY might make it difficult to control these def.
You might want to read the post today from 22 BAD FIBRO and a mommy too HELP.
She has two posts. It sounds like having limited medicine choices (or not being able to absorb some meds that might've helped) is an issue for her.
You might want to consider a two step process: Have VSG first, see if you lose weight and it works for you, if not, you can convert to the RNY. At least that gives you options. Once you have the RNY you might not be able to reverse.
Please don't think I am a RNY hater.......I am not. I think doing what's best for YOU is the answer and I applaud and support those that have had RNY. It's just that for me, my fibro was one of the reasons I didn't choose RNY.
Hope this helps.
However, for myself, I completely ruled out RNY as a surgical option:
1. The only meds that have every given me consistent control of my fibro are timed released meds. I was told by my surgeon that RNY patients cannot use time released meds.
2. NSAIDS are another staple of my fight against fibro pain. These too are not allowed post RNY,
3. Some vitamin and mineral def can exacerbate fibro and worsen flares. A few of these are Vit D, magnesium and some sources also say selinium. The malabsorptive issues of RNY might make it difficult to control these def.
You might want to read the post today from 22 BAD FIBRO and a mommy too HELP.
She has two posts. It sounds like having limited medicine choices (or not being able to absorb some meds that might've helped) is an issue for her.
You might want to consider a two step process: Have VSG first, see if you lose weight and it works for you, if not, you can convert to the RNY. At least that gives you options. Once you have the RNY you might not be able to reverse.
Please don't think I am a RNY hater.......I am not. I think doing what's best for YOU is the answer and I applaud and support those that have had RNY. It's just that for me, my fibro was one of the reasons I didn't choose RNY.
Hope this helps.
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