Its working

I am 11 days out from my Lab Band surgery and still off my diabetic medicine.  My surgeon told me not to take anything unless my blood sugars go over 200.  Then check with my family doctor when I get my staples out, as I might have to go on a lower does.  Well, I saw my doctor yesterday, and she told me to keep doing what I am doing and not to take anything.  (unless it gets over 200)  WOW!  I am so excited about my future.  Before surgery, I was taking 3 orals, twice a day and 2 Byetta shots, twice a day.  I feel so good right now, I can't believe it.  NO regrets on this surgery.  Cindy 

That's fantastic Cindy!! I'm so hoping to be off of my meds soon after my surgery too!

Steph

Thanks.  I was nervous it wouldn't work.  I've had such a hard time controlling my sugar levels.  I hope you have the same results.  Cindy

Cindy, what great news!  How has it been going since you last wrote? I am hoping for the same reults.  I am insulin dependant and know that alot of it is because I was not eating the right way.  I am scheduled 1.12.09, and my diabetes in one of the main reasons I decided to have WLS.

Have you researched the DS? If you are insulin dependent, I would think you may need more than a restriction-only procedure. The Ds has up to a 98.9% cure rate for type 2 diabetes, followed by the RNY at about 75-83% remission rate, with restriction-only procedures haveing less success at resolving diabetes.

I too am insulin dependant and am hoping to be off all of my diabetic meds.  That was the main reason for my descision to have WLS.  I am a diabetic and have high blood pressure and between the 2, I take over 12 pills a day and 1 shot of insulin.  I am so done and ready to be free ofmeds.  I know I will be taking vitamin supplements, but I will welcome that.

Have you looked into the DS as a WLS procedure? It has the highest type 2 diabetes cure rate of any of the surgeries. You can click on my bunny picture to go to my profile for more information.