Fibromyalgia and WLS
RNY on 02/24/12
I started FMS when I was younger and not overweight. I pushed through exercise and ended up with plantar faciitis and knee problems. I am miserable with the extra weight on top of everything else so had the band first which failed and then RNY. Thus far, I am very happy with how I feel with RNY. Personally, FMS has always felt better when I cut out sugar and white carbs. I was tired/weak prior to surgery and doubt that changes but one can always hope. I ate a lot of protein prior to surgery and believe it helped me heal quicker than I expected. I had an open surgery and it closed within two weeks to a pink line on the outside. I did not have any infections or problems. I did stay home four weeks. I haven't worked since we moved six years ago. I no longer felt I could be reliable.
Banded Oct 2008: 290
RNY Feb 2012: 245
Dr's set goal: 170 reached Oct 11, 2012
My goal: 160 reached Dec 1, 2012
Today : 145-150
I am half the person I was in 2008.