Anyone have issues with GOUTsince banding?

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Grace, I am so sorry for your gout attack--OMG it is SO painful!!!

I have not had another attack since that first attack in January, but here's how I've changed my life drastically to combat it:

1. I bought the cherry juice concentrate and take 1 tablespoon daily. Originally I started with the black cherry juice concentrate from my local drugstore (back in the pharmacy area!) for $14.99 a pint bottle. I then progressed to buying a gallon from the internet of the tart cherry juice for around $50 which includes shipping--not as sweet but it still does the job.

2. I now drink 3 20-ounce bottles of water a day, in addition to my other liquid intake, i.e. coffee, juice, iced tea. This flushes my system nicely.

3. I limit my intake of legumes to twice a week. I KNOW it was the beans aka legumes in my case (because I know that's ALL I was eating for protein).

By making these three changes I have not had another gout attack since. If I start to have any pain in that area again, I up my cherry juice intake to 2 tablespoons daily.

Call me crazy, but I think we all have to find the answers for our individual bodies!!

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Well i don't know if i have gout but after reading this maybe i do! Ever since getting the surgery i can barely put my weight on my left foot when i wake up. It really hurts in the plant of the foot and it gets better throughout the day.
I just thought it was another symptom of being overweight.

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I have been very pleased since the band. I have only had two flare ups. One was right after sugery and then a few months later. I do watch the spices and some foods that have caused me problems in the past. Iam also on Allpurnol and take it everyday. Other wise I was having the attacks more often.

Chris

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Chris
St. Louis
Banded 9/19/07
Pre/Consult/Surg/Current
250/242/231.5/177
Fill #1 1cc,# 2 2cc,# 3 2.2cc,#4 1.1cc
Total Fill 6.3 cc

I had my first gout attack in college 10 years ago...too much meat and beer coupled with rigorous football work-outs. I've taken colchicine and allupurinol ever since.

Some of my thoughts:

Rapid weight loss which usually means the body is feeding on its own muscle puts strain on the kidneys and causes gout flare up. The breakdown of human muscle tissue (strength training) can cause flares so take your time starting a work-out regimen.

Atkins Diet is an absolute no-no.

As soon as you notice (and will once you have more than one attack you'll notice the first signs) the gout coming on, start your water gorging and reduction in animal protein asap.

Beer is gas on the gout fire.

It gets worse at night.

Sorry for the lack of a better phrase but keep your pee clear...lots of water.

Keep your salt down.

Aleve or ibuprohen during flare-ups with your regular precriptions.

In summary, drastic changes in your health tend to cause flare ups so offset these with lots water and ease into all your weight-loss tasks.