Curious About Type II Diabetes

adamsamah
on 4/29/08 7:56 am - Nixa, MO

I am curious about how many of you had Type II diabetes pre-op and had it resolved by the RNY or Band post-op. I saw a special on TV about this and I know the RNY took care of mine immediately - like the day of surgery. I think they are just discovering what we all knew, that the surgical removal of the upper small intestine is what stops the diabetes, not the weight loss which came much further out. The show mentioned that in the future the removal of the upper small bowel might become an accepted treatment for non-obese diabetics. I tthought it was interesting. Answer please.
Love you all,
Lana

Adamsamah, Lana
"WLS is about making better choices, a healthier lifestyle and seeing how little you can eat. Portion control is the key to all weight loss surgeries. Bottom line - it isn't how much you can eat - it is how little you can eat."

Debbie D.
on 4/29/08 11:11 am - KS

RNY on 03/05/07

Lovely Lana! My Type II diabetes cleared up right after surgery as well. My doctor says even though all my bloodwork came back great that he still has to consider that I am at risk. He says there have not been enough long term studies to show exactly what happens to those of us who had Type II diabetes and rny. I just know I am glad I don't have to take any more meds for that! Are you going to make it to the WLS reunion this year? I am hoping my hubby and I can make it. Would love for him to meet you and the rest of the MO peeps that are coming. Have a great day! Debbie D.

Tamara B.
on 4/29/08 11:47 am - southwest, MO

RNY on 04/26/04

Me too Lana!! I was Type II but without complications. I saw a program on that a couple of months ago and it was about surgery another country had been doing for quite some time. The docs are going to learn ALOT from us if they will only listen!!!!! : )

Tami
openRNY 4/04
251/145

marylin99
on 4/29/08 1:11 pm - MO

DS on 02/07/06

I was insulin depentent Type II diabeties. I had the DS and haven't had to do insulin or any other diabeties meds since the second month of surgery. DS has been done non obese patients for over 15 yrs in Eurpoe for diabeties. I know this is such an awesome thing to happen and hope that they make it more of the norm as time goes on. It's about time the US caught up with the rest of the world. Marylin 314/180/150

piffin
on 4/30/08 8:49 am - Holden, MO

RNY on 05/31/05

I am one of the ones whose RNY did not clear up the diabetes. Three years later, I still have it; if I eat right I'm OK. Eat a cookie, and the BS shoots to 300+. So I try and watch what I eat. Don't know why it wasn't cleared up. Patty

want2luv2bme
on 4/30/08 11:18 pm - Diamond, MO

RNY on 11/29/06

Dear Lovely Lana,

I had just been dx`d with type 2 diabetes about a month after I attended the seminar-we were still trying to regulate it with diet when I saw my bariatric surgeon. When I had surgery, mine went away. Melissa and Sherr (Blondie) they both had it too-and the surgery got rid of theirs. I believe Sherrs went away right away-but Mel, who was taking a lot of shots - 4 or 5 during the day-was a little longer, but they kept lowering her doses every time she saw the doctor-WOO HOO...I wish my mom would have this surgery so she could get rid of hers. Anyway-just saw this post today, so I wanted to respond to you. Love ya, Janet

susyalba
on 5/1/08 5:59 am - Overland Park, KS

RNY on 04/07/08

I have had type 2 diabetes for a few years prior to surgery. When I first left the hosp and for the first 10 day's or so my b.s was normal, but lately the last week-10 day's been creeping to around 150-180 , not sure why, not eating much but protein drinks, and a bite or two 1or 2x a day??

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