Any type 1's after plastic surgery?

I am getting the willies about my planned LBL and thigh lipo to be followed by a vertical incision thigh lift (cut to knee.) Dr. Katzen (does most of these in LA) reassures me he has done diabetics and though I will be swollen in the lower legs this will resolve with time.Not lymphedema ( which I understand is a lifelong complication that comes from injuring the lymph nodes.) But I am scared because the other plastic surgeons I've consulted have all warned me against doing any thigh work because of the diabetes and high risk of infection and complications. I am plunging ahead but I am getting really really scared. Anyone out there go through it? Any advice from anyone is welcome!  thanks!