Fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome and sjogrens

[mlsuarez 5]

Having sleeve on August 7th. Beginning to wander if I will be able to recoup as quickly and as well as ppl that do not have these problems. I'm already extremely fatigued all the time.

[rosepose 105]

Holy Hannah! That's a lot! Have you asked your immunologist? Or whatever specialist deals with autoimmune stuff... They might be able to give you some insight. I'm sure you're surgeon can also be able to offer insight. I have a friend with Sjogren's. Hers is pretty far progressed but I know it's been a battle for her and I hope things have progressed in the research to the point where there's better care for the disease. Good luck!

[VSG butterfly 19]

Having sleeve on August 7th. Beginning to wander if I will be able to recoup as quickly and as well as ppl that do not have these problems. I'm already extremely fatigued all the time.

Hello. I have sjogren's syndrome and I am getting sleeved on July 20th. My rheumatoid arthritis doctor encouraged the surgery for a better quality of life for me. This extra weight is rough on my knees. Sometimes, I can hardly walk. It's hard enough just getting out of the bed. I am almost always exhausted.

[vgsmommy 7]

I have RA and was sleeved in May. I have lost 28 lbs, but in the past week gained 3 back as I started taking prednisone again. I had a terrible flare up. The RA makes it extremely difficult to work out when a false up occurs but when it calm weight loss and workout regiment is good.

[VSG butterfly 19]

I have RA and was sleeved in May. I have lost 28 lbs, but in the past week gained 3 back as I started taking prednisone again. I had a terrible flare up. The RA makes it extremely difficult to work out when a false up occurs but when it calm weight loss and workout regiment is good.

Thanks for sharing.

[vsgdiva2015 11]

I have Lupus and Reynauds Syndrome. I was sleeved on 4/23. I will be honest with you, the fatigue is difficult when I am having a flare up.

But thus far I have lost 49 pounds and the quality of my life has changed. I no longer get out of bed in the morning moving around like I am 80 years old. I am able to go to the gym and work out. I actually feel like my old self again.

[TammyDTM 391]

My surgery was in February. I have lupus, reynauds syndrome, fibromyalgia, and secondary sjogrens. I have my ups and downs, however, since surgery I have so many more good days. I am able to exercise more and like vsgdiva I don't move around like an 80 year old woman any longer. I still have a lot of trouble with my knees and random, phantom pain, but it is getting better with time.

I am so glad that I had the surgery.

My recovery from surgery went well. I was not in a great deal of pain after and I did not have any issues with nausea. I was able to get in all of my fluids, however fatigue did keep me from getting the recommended amount of exercise in the beginning. It was about 6 weeks before I could get in my 30 minutes of daily exercise. And now, I am doing well. I am exercising 5 days a week for a minimum of 60 minutes.

Remember not to compare yourself to me or anyone else after you have your surgery. Your recovery will be your recovery. Just be sure to keep your rheumatologist apprised the details of your surgery and all medications you are taking.