Weight loss surgery and diabetes

Recently I was interviewed for an article for US News on weight loss surgery and diabetes. The article is currently online, here is a link:

http://health.usnews.com/articles/health/diabetes/2008/02/21/weight-loss-surgery-to-treat-diabetes.html
It has truly been a gift the way this surgery resolved my diabetes.

Mary

Hiya Mary, Congrats!  That's great! PSST...Did you hear that I'm running my first 5K on 3/30?  You and Britt have been a HUGE inspiration to me!  I should have started training earlier, but so far, I can run 1 mile without stopping...I'm determined to do the whole 5k on 3/30...wish me luck!

How exciting about your 5k race! It's a great goal and will keep you motivated between now and March 30. Don't worry if you don't run the whole thing. I know in my case I don't think there is a race I've done that I haven't done some walking.

Mary, Thanks for sharing.  Every day is a gift, but I agree, having the co-mordities resolved is a blessing, too. Sue

Thanks for sharing that link.   I have to saying being a diabetic myself, that really is the #1 reason I'm looking to have the surgery.   I'm only 31 years old and I've dealt with diabetes since my first pregnancy 10 years ago.  I"m currently on a minimum of 100 units of insulin a day, even then I still have blood sugar readings of 250+ on a daily basis.   Recently my PCP started mentioning kidney failure if I don't start getting the number way down...  talk about a scary conversation.    That conversation is what lead me here as a matter of fact.

That is scary, I agree!!! I chose the DS because I  Wanted a surgery that  is BEST at curing Diabetes (98%+), removes much of the hunger hormone Ghrelin, NO DUMPING, NO MARGINAL ULCERS and NO STOMA / STRICTURES. Do investigate all the options. I wanted my system to still operate the same which is why I chose to keep my pyloric valve intact with the DS. You can check out DuodenalSwitch.com With the DS: there is no stoma, so no stoma strictures; there are no limitations (other than volume) against drinking before, during or after meals; 80% of ingested fat is malabsorbed, allowing liberal use of eggs, butter, mayonaisse, healthy oils, marbled meats, cheese, etc., in the diet; 98.9% of type II diabetics are CURED of this devastating disease, with data showing stable cure over 10 years out; there is the best average weight loss and most durable (average 76% excess weight loss going out 10 years) of all of the bariatric surgeries.  That's why I had a DS! Good luck to you!!!