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I had WLS in 2007, and I was dx Fibro last month. It took me longer to recover than my mom or husband to recover but otherwise everything  was fine!

Do research all the 4 basic surgeries the band (which I would never advise anyone to get!) My fibro has gotten significantly worse since I was banded not to mention I only lost 20 lbs and have continued problems with heartburn even with an empty band. Then there is the vertical sleeve gastrectomy where 80% of your stomach is removed including the part that produces the hunger hormone. Next the RNY or bypass where your insides are rerouted and finally the DS or Duodenal Switch which I'm not very familiar with but it is a very good surgery from what I've read about it. With the RNY and DS you have to supplement with alot of vitamins. Unfortunately no matter wat surgery you have it is pretty much agreed here that it doesn't help our fibro at all. Don't let that deter having surgery tho because even if it doesn't help the fibro it is surely going to help with the rest of your aches and pains from the extra weight.

hi I have fibro and am having surgery on april 16 I know from exsperence that major surgery does put me in a bad flare. Ive descused this with the doctor so we can both be prepared. Last time I had surgery they ended up putting me on a week treatment of steroids to help. But then they thought it was ms. Loretta

I have had fibro since I was 16 and am 30 now. I am scheduled for RNY next monday, March 12th 2012. I am worried about the pre op pain being pretty bad but I figure a few days of intense pain is nothing compared to what I live with now. I tend to get very bad headaches so that is a concern for me with the pain meds they are going to be giving me.

I am hoping if I do have pain that in the end I will feel much better having a lower weight.

i will let you know how everything goes for me next week!