Ohio Fibromite chiming in, here! I had VSG done on February 1st and totally thought I'd be cruising into weight loss bliss! I had a horrible flare right after surgery and then every couple weeks it seemed I would have another one. I'm 5 months out now and am able to walk and move in ways I haven't done in years. I do take Neurontin, but have never experienced any side-effects from it. I know, I'm a weirdo! So, I just wanted to say that even with the bad flares after surgery, I would do this again in a heartbeat! The flares are fewer in the past month and a half and they don't last as long. I feel better about myself, so I'm happier, which means more endorphins jumping in the mix... which just makes me feel better every day! Good luck, honey! Hope this is the key to you feeling better in the long run!

Debbie, Bless your heart I know so well what you are talking about.
I also have FM, chronic myofascial pain syndrome, bursitis (hips really bad), and several other conditions.
I gained weight on every single drug including lyrica, neurontin, and savella. (in fact, my weight LOSS stopped the day I started taking savella and has just returned after being off it for weeks).
I had RNY 7 months ago. I lost a pound a day for the first month, then about 10 lbs per month. Hit a plateau 2 months ago & it finally 'broke' today with a 2 lb weight loss. I've lost 73 lbs and have @ 12 more to go.
My diabetes (insulin-dependent and REALLY bad) went into remission the day after my surgery! Poof!
I had hoped (and don't know where I got the idea from) that the FM would be better after surgery. I have to tell you that for me it did not. I do still have occasional migraines BUT I am also not on topomax to prevent them. (I'm off all meds except pain & vitamins).
My surgeon says he often has seen that fibro patients have more flares & more 'trouble' after surgery FOR  A WHILE. It gets better with time and I think I'm starting to see that now. I think it is getting better. You WON'T be one of those gals who has the surgery and goes back to work the 'next day' LOL. It took me a few months to start getting any energy back.
I WOULD DO THIS AGAIN TODAY WITH NO ANESTHESIA IF NECESSARY!!!
That's my mesage to you: It is worth it. Some 'pains' may get better (your knees) some probably won't but you will be so happy you did it! (And I don't recommend this just sayin...I've gotten almost NO exercise. I'd LOVE to, but the issues have made it impossible. Going to a surgeon next week for hips.) Best to you. Be blessed.

Thank you for your replys, they were very helpful and reassuring.

Debbie

What dosage are you taking of the Savella? It hasn't done anything for me so I just stopped. Maybe my dosage is to low. My fibromyalgia has flared up a lot since my R n Y and losing about 100 lbs. My doctor told me there have been other cases of this but couldn't tell me why. Thanks, Susie

Hang in there, there is hope!  I had the OA and the fibro, headaches and migraines, in addition to borderline diabetes, hypertension, and GERD.  I started this journey at 400 pounds in January 2010 and am now 199.  I did have surgery on both knees for torn meniscus and OA last year, so I was unable to exercise until January of this year.  Most of the weight I lost was by eating the way I was supposed to, following my doctor's plan.  I no longer have pain in my knees, back or neck, no more headaches (have not had a migraine since before my VSG surgery and have only had a small headache once since I went through my carb detox pre-op), and I especially do not hurt everywhere else from the fibro.  I actually think that I am cured of the fibro, people can lay their hand on my back or shoulder without me wincing in pain.  All of this to show you that there is hope for you.

Best of luck to you in your journey.