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Topic: RE: Anybody on Victoza
Been on Victoza for 13 days today and have lost 9 lbs, I have no appetite and feel great. I was a little tired at first and had some gas and a little upset tummy at first ,but I started taking it at night before bed and slept thru the side effects. I think I have found the miracle drug for weight loss. My doc gave me two sample pens with the needles an a card good for 25 off my first 6 copays. It is for type 1 and 2 diabetics , but the weight loss is so good that some doctors are putting their non diabetic patients on it in smaller doses. It was just approved in jan . so not a lot of people have heard of it. If you are thinking about surgery, go to your doc and try this first. I think for the first time in my life I have controll over food. It feels great. I hope this helps someone out there. Thanks Judy
Topic: RE: Type I on Pump - lapband vs gastric bypass
Hey there!
welcome to the world of options!
it really goes down to how much you need to get off, how you eat, what you are willing to do, and what you insurance will do.
for me i was sold on RNY. i was ready for the change.. i had 100 lbs to loose. and my doc even told me it would be good. Then i went to my insurance and they said no i only weight 95lbs over weight and they were not approving it. ..... soooo yah i got those 5lbs on and went back in may to my doc and re did everything.. however this time around we talked more about the band.... i would be able to treat a low and not worry about dumping, i would have to do more work with it but later on if i start gaining they can tighten it up and ill be loosing again.. so after some time i choose the band... and so far so good. I'm already off two medications and its been 3 wks since my surgery. i am down 20lbs and a pant size. Ive had some complications but that was because i had a hiatal hernia repair with it and it was very severe my doc said sooo with everything i am still very happy with my choice. i do wish the lbs would come off quicker like with the rny.. but that's why i get on my treadmill everyday and just go into a zone for 40 mins...
the biggest thing is to do what is right for YOU! you are going to have to deal YOU are going to have this done to you. A lot of people have opinions on what worked for THEM but you aren't them.. do what is good for you and everything will work out.
as for my BS after surgery have been IDEAL! nothing over 200.. mainly because of the diet. I'm on 50% less insulin its great! treating a low is a pain( i have a hard time swallowing).. but only because of the hernia repair not because of the band... the healing process was quick.. i was walking around walmart the day after surgery lol... (not by choice) but i was... keep walking after the surgery it really does help with the pain and discomfort!
good luck in your choice! if you have any questions feel free to message me!
welcome to the world of options!
it really goes down to how much you need to get off, how you eat, what you are willing to do, and what you insurance will do.
for me i was sold on RNY. i was ready for the change.. i had 100 lbs to loose. and my doc even told me it would be good. Then i went to my insurance and they said no i only weight 95lbs over weight and they were not approving it. ..... soooo yah i got those 5lbs on and went back in may to my doc and re did everything.. however this time around we talked more about the band.... i would be able to treat a low and not worry about dumping, i would have to do more work with it but later on if i start gaining they can tighten it up and ill be loosing again.. so after some time i choose the band... and so far so good. I'm already off two medications and its been 3 wks since my surgery. i am down 20lbs and a pant size. Ive had some complications but that was because i had a hiatal hernia repair with it and it was very severe my doc said sooo with everything i am still very happy with my choice. i do wish the lbs would come off quicker like with the rny.. but that's why i get on my treadmill everyday and just go into a zone for 40 mins...
the biggest thing is to do what is right for YOU! you are going to have to deal YOU are going to have this done to you. A lot of people have opinions on what worked for THEM but you aren't them.. do what is good for you and everything will work out.
as for my BS after surgery have been IDEAL! nothing over 200.. mainly because of the diet. I'm on 50% less insulin its great! treating a low is a pain( i have a hard time swallowing).. but only because of the hernia repair not because of the band... the healing process was quick.. i was walking around walmart the day after surgery lol... (not by choice) but i was... keep walking after the surgery it really does help with the pain and discomfort!
good luck in your choice! if you have any questions feel free to message me!
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on 8/7/10 11:22 am - Woodbridge, VA
on 8/7/10 11:22 am - Woodbridge, VA
Topic: RE: Once a Diabetic, always a diabetic??
If you've had that diagnosis on your medical record, you should be fine.
Topic: RE: Type 1 diabetics that have had gastric sleeve
You just answered my question and gave me hope. Thank you. I found out in Nov 2009 that I was type 2 and started taking insulin shots. My a1c was 10.9. I'm having surgery aug.11th and my latest a1c was 6.2. Haven't found anyone who'd had the sleeve done to ask about post op and getting off shots. My surgeon says we always hope for that but no guarnetees.
Sandye1421 
21 lbs. lost pre-op
Topic: RE: Type I on Pump - lapband vs gastric bypass
Type 1 diabetic for 25 years - pumping for 12 years.
I orginaly was going in for the lapband. I didn't want the RNY. But then after looking at my options I discussed things with my PCP. I valued his opinion on this matter. He had a discussion with my surgeon to figure out the best choice for me.
Typically speaking 80% of successful lapband patients loose 60 pounds in the first year. That's a lot of weight, but not the 125 I lost since I had the RNY done. My PCP said I should pick the surgery that is going to allow/help me be the most successful. My BMI was 57 to start with and through research my PCP did as well found that complications worsen with a bmi higher than 43. (I don't have the articles to back it up, he is a doctor that has had band patients and also saw their success) MY Surgeon was nto selling on one or the other, he was goign tos upport me no matter which one I had.
I decided to go with the RNY. I"m so glad that I did. right away after surgery i regained my insulin sensitivity. And a year out I'm using about 45*-50 units a day vs the 130-140 I was useing last year.
WIth what my insides look like, a lapband would not of worked for me. I've been diabetic too long.
Typically speaking 80% of successful lapband patients loose 60 pounds in the first year. That's a lot of weight, but not the 125 I lost since I had the RNY done. My PCP said I should pick the surgery that is going to allow/help me be the most successful. My BMI was 57 to start with and through research my PCP did as well found that complications worsen with a bmi higher than 43. (I don't have the articles to back it up, he is a doctor that has had band patients and also saw their success) MY Surgeon was nto selling on one or the other, he was goign tos upport me no matter which one I had.
I decided to go with the RNY. I"m so glad that I did. right away after surgery i regained my insulin sensitivity. And a year out I'm using about 45*-50 units a day vs the 130-140 I was useing last year.
WIth what my insides look like, a lapband would not of worked for me. I've been diabetic too long.
Type 1 diabetic for 25 years - pumping for 12 years.
Topic: RE: Once a Diabetic, always a diabetic??
Type 1 diabetic for 25 years - pumping for 12 years.
get a script and they should.
probably what your experiencing is reactive hypoglycemia. Many RNY folks will have that. So might have to modify how often and what you eat. Less the carbs, go with more complex ones, ones that are low on the glycemic index as well.
probably what your experiencing is reactive hypoglycemia. Many RNY folks will have that. So might have to modify how often and what you eat. Less the carbs, go with more complex ones, ones that are low on the glycemic index as well.
Type 1 diabetic for 25 years - pumping for 12 years.
Topic: Type I on Pump - lapband vs gastric bypass
Hi all,
Can you give me some advice...I'm in the research part of weight loss surgery. My endo asked me to look into it, so here I am. She wants me to think about getting a lapband, however the seminar I went to made it sound like gastric was really the only way for diabetics to go.
Has anyone out there on a pump had either the lapband or gastric bypass. Which one? How have your BG's been after the surgery? how was the healing process.
Any advice you can give me would be great,
Jennie
Can you give me some advice...I'm in the research part of weight loss surgery. My endo asked me to look into it, so here I am. She wants me to think about getting a lapband, however the seminar I went to made it sound like gastric was really the only way for diabetics to go.
Has anyone out there on a pump had either the lapband or gastric bypass. Which one? How have your BG's been after the surgery? how was the healing process.
Any advice you can give me would be great,
Jennie
Topic: Once a Diabetic, always a diabetic??
I was on metformin before RNY three years ago. Now I go hypoglycemic with readings often in the low 50's. Am I still considered diabetic? Wondering if insurance will pay for my testing supplies. Thanks
Topic: RE: Newly Diagnosed Diabetic
Yes, he can have all of those things. He will want to watch his sugar intake obviously. He should try to stay away from a lot of fried foods, pasta, sodas, and some juices. I learned to look at labels. If he has a sweet tooth, you can always buy sugar free cookies and snacks.
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