I guess what I'm wondering about my body's reaction post-op. I tend to have bad flares in response to some medical procedures, and I'm wondering if anyone has had problems with healing or severe pain following surgery.

I'm not a big chicken about pain, normally, but WLS is pretty invasive, and I'm just wondering what to expect/prepare for. Am I going to need help at home? How long? Did anyone have flaring issues post-op?

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.

I have had Fibr going on 5 years now. Unfortunly WLS has made no difference in my Fibro attacks. But on the good side my fibro has not caused major problems with my being banded. I find the biggest problem is when I am in a two week long flare and the pain is crazy, my band seems to tighten up and it is a little harder to eat. I just have to not let my self get super hungry. Also I dont want to exercise when I am in a flare,but I usually make myself. It doesn't make it any worse.

I had WLS in 2007, and I was diagnosed with Fibro last month. I was put on Lyrica 50mg 2x a day and that worked for about 2 weeks, then I upped it to 50mg 3x day. Was wondering if lyrica is to blame for my inability to loose weight no matter how many calories I cut.

So, I'm new to OH, and to the thought of WLS. I've gained and lost a bazillion pounds on various diets. Dr. Oz did a bit on Gastric Bypass, and said some things that gave me pause to consider if it's right for me. I know sooner or later the weight will kill me if I don't get rid of it for good.

So, having fibro means EVERYTHING hurts. How will this affect me if I go ahead and get surgery. Any thoughts on fibro reactions, pain response, etc?

Any thoughts are appreciated :)