While we haven't ruled out MS and my doctor said that there is always the possibility that I could test positive for Lupus one day, she's pretty sure that I have Fibro.  I don't like taking meds which is what she says is the way to treat it and I'm 34.  I feel like I've come a long way and I've got 2 kids 13 & 5 so I push myself to the max knowing that I'll probably pay dearly later.  I run 2 miles in about 15 minutes, I couldn't do a mile in 10 in high school.  I do have 3 bulging disk in my lower lumbar spine L5, L4, & L3 with a cyst on L3 that mimics spinal stenosis.  My husband is always telling me that I can't do this and that but I am like "oh, yes I can!".  I would just take it slow and see how your body handles things.  I'm hard on my body but I've deprived myself for so long of physical activity.  It feels great and my kids love it!  Some things that help besides meds for me is obviously rest but also epson salt baths really hot.  Good luck

I had the VSG eight months ago.  I also have fibromyalgia.  I didn't notice a big difference right away.  I still have flares, but now I notice they aren't as often.  My surgeon told me the first 6 months postop, your body doesn't know what it's doing. She said to be patient.  She said some people do have improvement of their symptoms with the weight loss.  I have lost 90 lbs since my surgery. The fatigue is 100% better than before.  I have more energy than I've had in years.  The rest of the symptoms are about the same. Now I only have flares once or twice a month versus once or twice a week with constant fatigue.  

Well you got me on that one! I'm pretty well versed with fibro but don't know anybody with fibro and tats. If it were me and I really hate pain I would take the pain meds anyway just to lessen any pain. I know my daughter has a few and they always look real red and sore for a few days, but she doesn't complain about it hurting then. I did have a couple of small dots on my chest for lining up my radiation treatments when I had breast cancer and those hurt like crazy. I don't know if it's cause I'm a wuss or if it was just a tender area. You might ask the tat artist if they would do just a tiny spot at first to see how the pain is going to affect you. Happy tats to you!

I had RNY a little over 5 months ago and while my joints feel better, my overall Fibro experience is the same. I still hurt and have the fog. And I think my fatigue is actually worse. I work out 5-6x a week, but am exhausted and have to push myself to go to the gym and then come back home and take a nap. 

So overall, I would say NO. So far the surgery hasn't made a difference with my Fibro. Sorry, but with the weight gone, my joints feel better.

Welcome! The answer is yes and no, hows that for helpful? For most of us it really doesn't help alot I'm sorry to say. However for some with joint pain it gelps a great deal getting the weight off. Now most surgeons don't allow NSAIDs after surgery so you might want to look at the vertical sleeve gastrectomy as a surgical option. They can take NSAIDs after healing, or you may have to just use the narcotic. You might also try cymbalta or savella for your fibro. I gained like crazy on lyrica but not the cymbalta. The surgery probably won't help the fog and fatigue those just go along with the fibro. I can honestly say my lap band surgery (lost 70 lbs) didn't do a thing to help my fibro in fact it is worse now than it was then so don't look for too much relief unless like I said it is joint pain more than fibro pain. That said the surgery and weight loss are going to make you feel better all over just getting the weight off. Good luck to you!!!