Gout as a complication?

UP Musky Hunter · May 14, 2007

Hello -

I was banded on April 30th. My health history (while relatively good) includes a 25 year battle with gout. My first "attack" was at age 18.

When discussing banding with my Dr, he almost promised me a post surgery attack. His promise came through 5 days after surgery. Due to banding, the Dr really discouraged the use of any ibuprofen and strongly discouraged any of the indocin products. Well, I had already flushed my indocin when the gout attack reared its ugly head. I tried liquid ibuprofen and then tried cutting ibuprofen capsules. It was a mess for a few days.

This leads to a couple of questions: 1. How many of you deal with gout as a complication to banding? and 2. Any good ideas as to how to treat an attack when it occurs?

Journey On!!!

Lorien · July 18, 2007

I'm also highly prone to gout. Is this complication only right after the surgery or is it a long-term problem??

thanks

Jobstud · July 20, 2007

DITTO on the gout history. I am thinking the twinges in my knee (10 days post op) might be gout. I have always kept my emergency supply of little green wonders (indocin) around just in case. Geez now what?

I am wondering if liquifying the powder inside the capsule will dilute it enough to slide into the main stomach so the pouch won't be damaged? Question for the Dr I am guessing.