Developed diabetes since surgery

Hey all - I'm almost a year post-op and at my last doctor's appointment - my glucose was 206. They said I need to cut my carbs. A typical day of eating for me is: Protein drink for b'fast - only 5 carbs A fat free yogurt and a graham cracker for lunch Fat free pretzels throughout the day A lean cuisine for dinner - or sometimes a banana with peanut butter. My total caloric intake is about 700 - 800 calories/day. I've lost 153 pounds thus far. I have about 10 more to go - although I'm afraid most of it is in skin. Has anyone else developed diabetes since the surgery - or has anyone heard of anyone that has? It is quite troubling to me - and I have a followup appointment in a couple of weeks. I'm just trying to be prepared with the right questions. Thanks for your response!

Gayle - First of all, congratulations on your fabulous weight loss. I'm sorry to hear about your possible onset of diabetes. Hopefully, after going to the doctor in a couple of weeks, that the sugar will stabilize and the reading was just a fluke. Did you have the test while fasting? It doesn't look like you eat too many carbs. I'd check with your nutrionist. Your overall intake (amount of food & caloric) is much lower than mine, but you've lost a lot more than I have. Maybe you need to up your protein? Again, check with your nutrionist. Let us know. -- Wendy

False alarm.....my blood work came back normal. I got a call this morning. They are pretty certain that the first test was just a fluke. Thank goodness. I was really getting upset.

Gayle -- Thank you for your e-mail update. I'm so glad that the test results ended up being a fluke. It sure was scary and very suspicious. I had never heard of anyone becoming diabetic after the surgery. It is usually the other way around. Please update us on your progress. -- Wendy