Bariatric Surgery Questions

fattymcrunnerpants

I'm sure there's a few out there who have decided to take this drastic step. My doctor suggested it to me about a year ago and I finally agreed for him to refer me. I go to an orientation and support group starting Saturday but I have a few questions that I'd rather have a non-clinical POV on. I'm looking in particular for people who also have chronic pain issues. I've been diagnosed with fibromyalgia which is becoming debilitating. I have some other hormonal issues going on but the fibro is my chief complaint. I want it to go away.

What finally made up your mind to get the surgery?
Was it just your weight or were there other complaints?
If you had chronic pain did you notice there was a difference in your pain level after losing weight? Was it dramatic enough to mitigate the pain of the surgery itself?

Thanks in advance!

garber6th

I suggest joining this group http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/637-gastric-bypass-vsg-lapband

You will get honest input from people who have actually been through it.