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I was diabetic, with an A1C of 9 when I went in for my RNY. I was taking 100mg Glucophage twice a day, and Lantus at night. The MORNING after my surgery, my fasting was 96. I have never looked back. The highest fasting I have gotten was 116. I am not taking ANY meds for my diabetes. I was told that the gold standard for controlled diabetes was RNY, so I went that route. I too was 216 when I started and 213 the day of surgery. I am about 2 months out and have lost 32 pounds. Go for it!
Also was wondering if the pump would help with weight loss. I still have about 30 to 40 I can't seem to get off. Seems like its harder to control my sugar with shots.
I had Rny done about three years ago. Had orginially lost close to 100 pounds. In the last six months my sugars have gone up to about 350 all day. So now I'm requiring more insulin. Which is why I have gained 15 pounds in 6 months. Have not changed how I eat or the amount of exercise. Its been the same. Also have been on shots and have struggled for 16 years. Considering a pump, should I pump or use continue injections? Please help!
Also, because of your type, I suspect you will need the fast-acting MORE than the Lantus. A pump is a great device that uses only fast-acting insulin. How are you doing now?
If you are t1.5, you will not go off of insulin. The type 1 part of that actually means that you have autoimmune diabetes and that your pancreas does not function. Thus, you do not make enough (or perhaps any) insulin and need it from external sources. If you NOT a t1.5, but rather a t2, you might be able to change this. But, not if you are truly t1.5.
I am 4 years out now and indeed my weight loss is not as much as many others without the situation, but I am just fine. I lost about 90 pounds and had a regain of 10 at year 3. But I just keep working at everything every day and that helps. BE POSITIVE! BE ENCOURAGED! BE HEALTHY most of all!
on 12/2/15 8:57 am
I recommend going back to the doctor and discussing it in further detail. Your bariatric doctor may be looking for 1) an indication that you are able and willing to make behavioral change and 2) want some weight loss to shrink up the liver and lower the surgery risk. You also need to talk to your primary care physician or whoever is managing your diabetes medication as its considered uncontrolled over 7. There are quite a few new medications lately. Oddly for me, when I'm being good to my diet and in fat burning mode, my sugars are higher and are more difficult to bring down. Invokana has been a world of difference for me (10.0 down to 6.9) which I take on top of Janumet and Actos, but your doctor needs to make the recommendation of what is best for you.
Yes, It is a small price to pay for a healthier life. I'm glad you said that b/c I was thinking that earlier today. I would really push to have this surgery tomorrow if possible and I felt that medicine would control the reflux. That's why I'm asking for those who've had the sleeve about acid reflux. But yes, I would rather have that than to suffer serious complications from diabetes.
I've heard that acid reflux is a common side effect of the sleeve surgery. I had it and was taking medication for it before the surgery, so it's not been a big issue for me. I still take the same meds as before and it's still working just fine. I am fine with taking that medicine for the rest of my life if I need to, was probably going to have to anyway. Very small price to pay for potentially having a longer, healthier life.
Age: 40 | Height: 5'3" | HW: 245 | Program Start: 231 | SW: 208.5 | CW: 148.2 | GW: 130
M1: 15 M2: 15 M3: 6.7 M4: 10 M5: 6.6 M6: 3.3
^ Total weight lost
I am a diabetic who was taking Metformin, Farxiga, and Levemir (insulin) daily before surgery. The day I had my sleeve surgery, my doc took me off of the Metformin and Farxiga and cut my Levemir in half. I'm 9 weeks out now and I only use the Levemir when my sugars are high first thing in the morning. That's happening once or twice a week now. I think it's because I'm dipping too low at night and my body is over-correcting. I'm thinking about having 15g of carb before bedtime.
For reference, my A1c in July was 8.6 and my A1c on 10/13 (not even a month after surgery) was 6.8. I'd say it helped.
Also, I started my WLC's clinic in Feb and my A1c was 10.5 back then. Just losing the weight helps a lot.
Thanks, I really needed to hear that. My A1C is 10.5 right now. It helps to know that the sleeve could also put me into remission, I'm so afraid of living with acid reflux. I know how bad it was with the band.
I am a diabetic who was taking Metformin, Farxiga, and Levemir (insulin) daily before surgery. The day I had my sleeve surgery, my doc took me off of the Metformin and Farxiga and cut my Levemir in half. I'm 9 weeks out now and I only use the Levemir when my sugars are high first thing in the morning. That's happening once or twice a week now. I think it's because I'm dipping too low at night and my body is over-correcting. I'm thinking about having 15g of carb before bedtime.
For reference, my A1c in July was 8.6 and my A1c on 10/13 (not even a month after surgery) was 6.8. I'd say it helped.
Also, I started my WLC's clinic in Feb and my A1c was 10.5 back then. Just losing the weight helps a lot.
Age: 40 | Height: 5'3" | HW: 245 | Program Start: 231 | SW: 208.5 | CW: 148.2 | GW: 130
M1: 15 M2: 15 M3: 6.7 M4: 10 M5: 6.6 M6: 3.3
^ Total weight lost
