Fibromyalgia and VSG

[FAWife 65]

Does anyone have fibromyalgia and has ha the sleeve. I was diagnosed with it about two weeks before surgery and am having my first episode post op. I don't remember if I can drink Advil or not. Any suggestions would be wonderful

[slimforme 27]

When I asked about Advil I was only a couple months out...my RN said take Tylenol for a bit longer. You might try that. Fibro is the worst, nothing soothes me. Try a hot shower or ice or heat pad and movement. I know heat isn't always the recommended but its gotten me through some of the worst times. I pray it eases...I know how bad it can be.

[Heyher 581]

I have fibro and no NSAIDS this soon out. Try tylonal to take the edge off. If the pain is high, and you have pain killers from after surgery still, those can help. Cold temps/weather fronts can cause some pain. I live in CO where barometric pressure changes all the time. Cold fronts don't help at all. As weight comes off and pressure is relieved from the joints, that might help as well.

[FAWife 65]

Thanks y'all Ill be trying that out. I'm hoping this goes away soon.

[kokomoshell 3]

I have fibro 2 n My arthritis Dr. the other day told me 2 try the Lap Band 1st,but

i told him i wanted the Sleeve... So im not sure what 2 do now???

Any1's thoughts????

[slimforme 27]

I have fibro 2 n My arthritis Dr. the other day told me 2 try the Lap Band 1st' date='but

i told him i wanted the Sleeve... So im not sure what 2 do now???

Any1's thoughts????[/quote']

Sleeve! That's my own preference. I've noticed some of my doctors aren't as familiar with the sleeve yet and i think thats why that suggest the band. I get hundred questions from them so they can carry out info to other patients. I feel I can still lead a more normal life with the sleeve and the percentage of weight loss is a little higher with sleeve over band.

[Nurseypoo 7]

I have multiple sclerosis so I can relate to your nerve pain. I will be 1 year postop as of next week and I can tell you that this surgery was the best thing I ever did for my body and the MS. My pain has decreased as the lbs came off and the more active I became. My surgeon and neurologist worked closely to make sure that I received the correct treatments for my MS postop because IV steroids cause gastric ulcer. Good luck to you and I hope that this helps you as it helped me!

[mactrio 41]

I'm 23 days post op and I am in the middle of a fibro flare and my RA is in overdrive. I can not take any of my medicines (pills are too big to swallow) and after I grind them and try to take them I vomit them up. I've just been doing ice/heat and using arthritis creams as well.

Good luck, I hope you feel better soon.

[Stephers65 14]

I have Fibromyalgia, I have had it for several years. I had my surgery Nov.28th and it has been the greatest thing I have ever done for myself. I have pain daily and have only take taken Motrin for relief. My Doctor doesn't want me taking Motrin ever again. So extra strength Tylenol is it. I have sever leg and back pain but 55 pounds gone i have noticed its not as bad. I also use heat. Hot showers before bed every night so I can sleep. 40 pounds to go and I'm praying it will make a big difference. Hang in there all. Take care!