If you are to go on disability, will it be from work? Like do you have disability insurance? I hope so. that is something that I have always paid for when I start a new job. My dad became disabled and he had no disability insurance. He and my mom have had it pretty rough. She has to work so they will have insurance to pay for their medication and doctor bills.I worry about how long I will be able to work. I am a special ed teacher, so my work can get pretty physical. I hope to work retirement.

***Please read this post all the way through before making an opinion of WLS***  (this is for any pre-op lurkers that might be out there!)

Unfortunately, I suffer more now than before I had surgery.  I have read studies where it is believed that each "trauma" your body endures will make your Fibromyalgia more prominent or worsen your symptoms.  I have had many surgeries in the last 12 years, starting with a c-section.  Each time i had surgery my FM symptoms did worsen.  It was not until after I had my Duodenal Switch, and started losing weight that I realized that something more than just my obesity was wrong with me.  I had my DS 2 years ago and fought for a diagnosis until 2 months ago.  All along I blamed everything on my weight, you see.

It was about 6 months ago that I started researching for myself on the internet for answers.  Not until then did I realize that many symptoms that I had been suffering silently about would have helped my doctors diagnose me sooner.  I ended up writing down all of the symptoms down that I had been suffering with, taking them to my PCP and said this is why I think I have Fibromyalgia.

I suffer every single day.  More so from the Chronic Fatigue, but I believe that is due to not being able to treat it successfully with medications.  I am feeling better most days as far as the pain is concerned.  I still hurt though. I am a 37 year old and am considering disability.  I have not been able to work since October 2009, and should have stopped working in May 2009.  I risked way to much by continuing to work, but there is nothing I can do to change what is already done.

I cannot even begin to imagine the world of hurt that I would be in had I not lost my excess weight.  Nor do I believe that I would be here with a correct diagnosis either.  As I reread this post I realize that I am rambling, but I hope it has in some way helped you or someone else who may be reading. 

My heart truly aches for anyone suffering with this disease.  Peace be with you.

Hi Pam,
How was your Christmas and New Year?
You must of had a hard childhood if the kids are like they are today. A lot of people does not take time or care to look inside someone that is overweight. Don't look inside the heart. This makes me so upset. I guess if they never been there it is hard for them to understand. I know this has happen to me, it hurts, but I really feel they are the lesser person.
So you are doing ok with yor band? I am still am on the 6 month diet haven't finished the first month yet. Be around June. It seems like a long way off. Hang in there.

God Bless
Evie

Fibro. is a hard thing to live with it is true. And a lot of people do not understand it. Since my wls I have a lot more energy, but I still struggle. Do others continue to struggle?

Congrats Alicia on your weight loss !!!!!!!!!!!!
My daughter whom is 38 and has fibro she has awful Migranes but she has had them since she was like 2 yrs old. Nothing helps and she has been to a neurologist.
Glad you posted and look forward to you posting again.

Pam