I think it would be much easier to change meds than to go thru another surgery. I think most of us here agree that WLS doesn't improve our fibro so there's no guarantee that a revision would change anything. Also Celebrex is an Nsaid which I thought RNY folks were supposed to stay away from also it's more for arthritis pain than fibro pain. There are 3 drugs primarily for fibro Lyrica, Cymbalta and Savella. Some of us also have to use narcotics to get relief. So I would try some different meds rather than try to revise. Good luck to you!

Time2live,

I would post this as a new topic to catch people's interest.  Its a good question that I, too, would like to hear somw answers for.

I have heard that increased low back pain can happen after rapid weight loss because of the shift of weight on the spine.  For me, I carry most of my weight in my belly and have for 20 years so post-op when that hopefully decreases my spine will suddenly have to deal with a significant change in my centre of gravity.

Best of luck.

- Bin

Thank you so much for your reply. What type doctor did you visit for that spinal stimulator, spine specialist or orthopeadic? My rheumatologist didnt feel x-rays were necessary even after I told him back in 1999, my doctor did x-rays that showed mild degeneratiion of the spine. I feel I need to know the status before continuing with the pain meds or injections. Usually only the injections give me most relief when it gets this bad. I did take a Tramadol tonite which has taken the edge off & I've had to just keep still to keep it from coming back up. I really appreaciate your reply!

Hey guys, I've been on this forum for a few days trying to see how WLS patients have been managing since surgery. I’ve suffered with back pain & Fibromyalgia since before 2001. Now 5 weeks after WLS and beginning to walk more, the pain is becoming unbearable, the worst area is lower back (spine). I have gotten some Tramadol for pain in the past 2 weeks, and my rheumatologist is willing to give me an injection (Kenalog) which I have taken for many years every 3 to 4 months for pain, but I am so afraid to take them now. I believe all the pain meds & other health issue meds contributed to all the weight gain. The Vicodin, Soma, Ultram, etc. I got so tired of popping pills, my doctor started me on the injections. I was not overweight back in 1999/2000 when all this pain started. I have not been cleared by my surgeon’s ofc to use the Flector Patch which would at least take the edge off. There is something in it that could cause bleeding or ulcers. I am calling his ofc again today also. My Rheumatologist wants me to do 45min to an hr in water aerobics & I just cannot do it without an injection & I just feel the injections just might stall my weight loss or have me too hungry more often. Any post op who has fibromyalgia , how are you managing it after surgery, without weigh gain?

i honestly think its gastritis pain but cant find anywere about it on internet. I have had chronic gastritis for yearss now my surgeon says the surgery will help since they think my gastritis is from bile back up from having my gallbladder out. And since im on my third set of anibotics and a round of steroids my gastritis is really bad right now. its just so scary not knowing i know i need to relax and thought i had my panic in check but i still get scared when my left chest starts to hurt. i know im young for heart problems but im allready on bllod preasure meds. so i get scared ive taken nitro before so i know about the headache wow are they bad, but id feel better if i had some exspecially when home alone with alex. thanks for your guys help im feeling a little better today and im a new grandma Loretta