fibromyalgia and lapband

[Ms. Jules 0]

I have fibromyalgia and I know it's an autoimmune disorder. Not disease, but disorder. I was wondering if I can still get a lapband? I have not been to my first appointment yet but if there is no chance, I will cancel the appointment. I'm hoping it won't matter. If there's anyone that has had the proceedure done and they have fibromyalgia or chronic fatigue syndrome please share with me. thanks Ms.Jules

[MelindaH 3]

I have fibromyalgia and I know it's an autoimmune disorder. Not disease, but disorder. I was wondering if I can still get a lapband? I have not been to my first appointment yet but if there is no chance, I will cancel the appointment. I'm hoping it won't matter. If there's anyone that has had the proceedure done and they have fibromyalgia or chronic fatigue syndrome please share with me. thanks Ms.Jules

hon, these are questions for your primary care doctor and/or rheumatologist to answer.

I have fibromayalgia and was told it was not an obstacle for the surgery but every case is different.

I know that one of the medications that they prescribe, Lyrica, works against you as far as weight

gain goes. I am hoping that my dosage can be greatly reduced after my surgery.

Consult with your PCP or bariatric clinic. Have you been to a free seminar? There is usually a MD at these.

You might find it very helpful....All the best to you,

Melinda

[Humming Bird 275]

Of course talk to your docs about this. I am not a Dr., but can give you my 2 cents worth.

I have fibro and CFS and have had great success with the band. I do not take any Rx meds. The one problem I see is that NSAIDS help the fibro when it flares up and they say to stay away from NSAIDS with the band. The reason for this is that they can cause ulcers if they sit in the pouch. I don't take them often, but when I need to, I take a double dose of Jr. strength liquid ibuprophen. When things get really bad and I need something stronger I disolve Aleve in a bit of Water and take that. (it burns all the way down, but kicks the pain without sitting in the pouch)

Over the past few years I came to the conclusion that lowering the stress in my life makes the fibro symptoms much better. Sometimes it is not easy to do, but I try to live by it.

[LaNell 0]

I have fibromyalgia and I know it's an autoimmune disorder. Not disease, but disorder. I was wondering if I can still get a lapband? I have not been to my first appointment yet but if there is no chance, I will cancel the appointment. I'm hoping it won't matter. If there's anyone that has had the proceedure done and they have fibromyalgia or chronic fatigue syndrome please share with me. thanks Ms.Jules

[LaNell 0]

I also have fibro, but have not yet had my surgery, I cant help but to think that it will help in the long run. To get the extra weight off should be a big advantage, I am sure that I will still have problems but hopefully they will lessen some.

Good luck and let me know what you find out or decide. I'm still in my 3 month waiting period before my surgery.

LaNell