Hi-congratulations on being where you are. I had RNY April 28th,2011. I have Fibro, Raynaurds,Sjorgens, Arthriitis, Restless legs and Chronic Fatigue, Cervical and spine disease. I have lost 66 pounds and in some respects I feel better. I say in some respects I feel better  only because there are some areas of my life is a litlle better. With autoimmune diseases the flares can change everything. But, you already know about flares and what to expect from the flare up (if-it occurs). Main thing no matter what -no matter how bad it is you gotta move.
I slept in a chair for two weeks. I felt better sitting than trying to lay down and pull myself or roll over. During the 3rd week it was easier for me to sit on the bed and lay on my side and slow roll to my back. I reversed the process to get up. I kept a heating pad in my chair for my back and a pillow for my stomach.
The nausea was horrible but after three weeks I felt much better. Again-each person is different so chances are you will not have any of the same symptoms I had. At least I hope not.
I did have to come off all my inflammatory medications. In this area-I can say my stomach is not as upset as it was. I was on medication to treat cancer that was suppose to help the Fibro. I took it a long and cannot say it helped.My problem with medication is anything that I take even prior to surgery had a tendancy to be thrown back up.
Was there pain, yes. Was it worth it during the healing I told people will have to wait and see. I'm the kind of person with this autoimmune I can show you even a month after the fact where I had an injection. So I do understand the pain issue. For me if I don't move I will not be able to move. I hope that makes sense. Alot of good people are on here so feel free to post and if you want I will watch for you and see if you want to talk anymore.Best wishes.

Sweetie, there is no shame in telling her she has to make other arrangements. While your intentions were stellar, your health and sanity is paramount. Gently let her know that this is more than you can handle at the moment and give her an exact date you will no longer be able to baby sit.

Shauna
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i think im just feeling over welmed because i dont feel well the colder weather has brought on my allergies and alex is not feeling well either. when i get sinus problems seems everything hurts at onces my knees and hips are killin me my eyes ache , my back hurts and i could just sleep all day if i had the time so tired. hope this goes away soon usally takes a few sets of anibotics before i feel better but if i go to the doctor now it will be to early for anibotics ugggggg i use to love fall thanks everyone

Loretta,
I can relate to that, I seem to catch myself taking on too much alot of the time. If I am having a good day I forget all about the bad days hiding around the corner. Sometimes I think it is a good thing to push my boundaries and then sometimes I wonder if taking on too much is what makes the bad days soo bad. I am not sure if there is an answer to that question. Kinda like the chicken or the egg dilemma.
Hang in there and try to keep your spirits up. I do know for sure that makes a big difference. 

just need to talk and vent to some one i just recently told a women that id watch her son for her i felt sorry for her and the little extra money i really need but its exhausting. I thought she would only be working nights when my hubbys home but now her shedule is days to and hes a hand full. having a 22 month old and a three year old wow . I think im just tired because i dont feel well alex is getting a cold and i think i am to the good thing is i told her it would only be until my surgery now if i could get all my appt done to have surgery