Question:
I am pre-op and I have fibromyalgia .

I am interested in others experiences that have had wls and fibro, I know that it will not go away.    — sse032568 (posted on November 15, 2008)

November 15, 2008
Hi Stacie, I, too, struggle with fibromyalgia. I had GBS on July 30th, and have lost 80 pounds. I am pleased to say that I have noticed that my fibromyalgia is better!! Gone? Nope. But better. I know that when it is flaring up, moving after having been still for a while is very painful (for example, getting out of the car after driving for 45 minutes). This is one thing that I have noticed has improved. I guess it's because I am lifting 80 pounds less. The area that has not improved is the sensitivity that I feel at those 18 pressure points. They still hurt like hell when touched. Hope this helps. Good luck with your surgery. Linda
   — sings4hm

November 15, 2008
I had WLS (RNY) on August 26, 08 and it has helped my fibromyalgia - I am not "normal" but I definitely am better. Also Lyrica has helped alot with my pain. I do have to rest alot though. Maggie
   — nofrogs29

November 15, 2008
The more weight you lose, the better you'll feel. And, like the other authors said, it will not completely go away, just finally have some relief and the things you do everyday will get easier. Best of luck. Dawn Vickers
   — DawnVic

November 15, 2008
There is a group on here just for people with Fibro. I go there to get information and meet with other people with Fibro who have had wls. You may try going there as well.
   — Kathy Thomas

November 15, 2008
I had my Extended RNY done July 2,2008 and find there is no difference in my fibro. I had my original RNY in 1997 and my fibro got worse over the years. Good luck.
   — [Deactivated Member]

November 16, 2008
I don't want you to think the the fibromyalgia will not go away. I, too, have fibromyalgia and had the Realize Band surgery on 10/07/2008. At this point in time, I have lost approximately 22 pounds and have noticed that my arms and hips do not hurt as bad as they use to when I attempted to workout. I am a 2nd Degree Black Belt in Taekwondo and had to stop because of the fibromyalgia. My husband owns the TKD school and pushes my real hard as far as workouts go, but I just got to the point that I would cry out in pain. My goal is to start back into TKD by the first of the year. I am already lifting weights again, walking on a treadmill (I am not a cold winter weather walker), and do numerous stretches that do not hurt or if the stretch does hurt, it is just not like the pain from before. Please do not give up. My family physician explained to me that as the weight comes off, it decreases the pressure on the joints and the muscles do hurt as bad. He told me that he felt (he recently passed away) that if I lost somewhere around 40-50 pounds, then I might not suffer at all anymore. I am praying for that day.
   — Teresa J.

November 17, 2008
I too suffer from Fibro. I used to be in pain every day. I have lost about 40 lbs and have had a great relief. Good luck
   — tonitoot