One thing I have noticed is that a lot of people search on gout and gastric bypass, when they find my blog. For me prior to the surgery, gout had crippled me and I was suffering on a monthly basis. It is, without a doubt, the most pain that you will feel on a day to day basis. It just never ends and the excruciating part is bad, but it just goes on and on. I remember laying on my living room couch and screaming in pain. That was before the surgery. The ABSOLUTE worse gout attack that I had was about a week after surgery and it was beyond comprehension. But, after that attack, that was it. I have had a minor flare up here and there but was thinking today that it has been years since I had a bad attack. I am cured of gout!!! That was because of the surgery and just for that reason, the surgery was worth it. Yes, I would give my right arm for the ability to eat a giant banana split or a fudge cake with ice cream but none of that is worth the pain of gout. So, with reluctance I will trade in those wonderful treats for the absence of gout in my life.
Lastly, the last few years that I have been able to climb rock walls or play ball with my son, it was worth it. Please understand, you WILL sacrifice A LOT. But, it was all worth it. I am now fast approaching 50 and I was able to have my 40's and enjoy it with my children.
That's all for now.
