Medical experts out there HELP!

mokee
on 9/8/13 2:36 am - OH

Bill has lung cancer. Next step is a Pet scan. He also has diabetes which is not in control. They said he must be under 200 day of scan. The past 2 days he has been low 200's. scan is Tues. so today and tomorrow he is really going low carb. For breakfast today bacon and eggs and 1/2 English muffin. I read that a couple tbs of dill pickle juice or apple cider vinegar may help. Anyone else have any suggestions.

VSG 12-28-2012

linzeelee
on 9/8/13 3:11 am - Omaha, NE

VSG on 05/17/13

I have no answers to your questions, but I'm very sorry about the lung cancer. I am keeping you and Bill in my thoughts.

Lindsay ~ 5'4" ~ HW (5/6/13): 280 ~ SW (5/17/13): 273 ~ CW: 140
Losses by month: pre-op: -8 M1: -18 M2: -12 M3: -13 M4: -9 M5: -10 M6: -12 M7: -14 M8: -12 M9: -2 M10: -8 M11: -9 M12: -2 M13: -6 M14: -7

Julia HasHerLifeNow
on 9/8/13 3:14 am

VSG on 10/09/12

There is a great forum called diabetesforums.com where there are different boards also like here and where there is a lot of knowledge on how to manage this disease. Have a look and maybe ask there? Keeping you and Bill in my thoughts. This must be very stressful for both of you. Stay strong and positive!

5ft0; highest weight 222; surgery weight 208; current weight 120

Nmmsg
on 9/8/13 3:59 am

VSG on 07/09/13

Is Bill on any medicine for his diabetes? Usually you can control the sugars with medicine. Can you add physical activity, such as walks , to help lower the sugar? Also, stress can make his numbers crazy. Can your doctor help with this? Most diabetic diets contain carbs but I am concerned with adding carbs and his current numbers.

I am sorry, I've been through cancer with my husband. It is frightening for them & you. I would look to the forums as suggested. Are there medical people to help you sort this out? You need professional guidance with this. I wish you both the best. I don't know about the vinegar and pickle juice ideas.