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Hello! Has anyone struggled or are struggling with diabetes and contemplating WLS to help get control of your diabetes? My weight is now 213 and my Dr. feels that losing 65lbs should put my diabetes into remission and allow me to control it from there. I just don't think that I could do that quickly enough through WW as he suggest. My band was removed a year ago and I've only gained back 10 lbs since then. I really do try at times but it's too hard for me. Please respond if it helped you or not. My next appointment with him is in 3 weeks. As scared as I am, I am ready to set my date and just hope that it's not too late.
Hi, our stats are nearly the same. I'm sorry about just now seeing your post, but I'm looking into weight loss surgery again myself. I had the lap band in '09 and had it removed Aug.'2014. I'm 5'2 with a BMI of 39. I'm diabetic and had terrible reflux with the band, therefore, I need RNY and like you, I'm scared! I need to get control and fast. Let me know if you have had surgery or still looking. Also, is the Byderuron injection helping?
on 11/23/15 3:29 am - DENVER, CO
Diabetic people generally have high blood sugar, as their body couldn't progress sugar from the blood into muscle and fat cells for storage of energy. This condition occurs due to the inability of pancreas to make enough insulin or inability of cells to respond normally to insulin. Often people discard the symptoms like you mentioned above and present here http://chippewa.com/news/local/diabetes-warning-signs/articl e_d4c3849e-421b-11e0-94ce-001cc4c002e0.html, which later become the biggest concern to cure. It's important to be aware about these symptoms and have effective treatment.
I started with my insurance and talked to them about their qualifications. They required a BMI over 35 and at least two of the following:
- Arthritis
- Sleep Apnea
- High Blood Pressure
- High Cholesterol
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Venous Stasis Disease (Collection of Blood in the Lower Limbs)
- Soft Tissue Infections
Real life begins where your comfort zone ends
on 11/6/15 2:33 am - Russia
I have been doing research and trying to find the best treatment and best seoul medical center to get relief from this as soon as possible. In addition, I want to do the treatment in seoul.
I hope things are going well for you. I had the gastric bypass for the same reason as you, diabetes. I was on 100 units of insulin before surgery. After surgery, I'm on 12 units of insulin. So, things are better.... I was on insulin for about 15 years at the time of my surgery and my surgery was only 3 months ago, so I remain hopeful. Please continue to post. 
I look forward to reading your updates. BTW, I am 58 years old. AND, Kaiser (In Calif.) does not give the DS as a WLS option.
Hi. You've probably had your revision already by now, but I wanted to wish you good luck. I just had my sleeve surgery with the goal of getting off of my diabetic meds as well. It's working so far, but I'm worried about how it will be affected once I can eat more food at one time. :/
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 was told, pretty much, the same thing, but never given an actual A1c number to reach. As far as I know, they never even tested mine to make sure it was within range, unless it was part of the blood tests they had me do before the surgery. If it was, they never told me what it was. (Three weeks post-op it was 6.8, though.)
I suggest talking to whomever you usually see for your diabetes and asking them about what you can do to get within range. Maybe they can put you on an insulin dose, temporarily, that will get you there.
I know my glucose levels plunged once I started on the pre-op liquid diet and that has to be how I got within range. My levels were in the 200s using Levemir (insulin), Metformin, and Farxiga. I just could not seem to get them down. I'm 4.5 weeks post-op now and my levels are within normal range.
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
on 10/20/15 3:41 am - DENVER, CO
Diabetes is of two types i.e. Type 1 and Type 2. To know the difference between them take a look on https://home.bt.com/lifestyle/wellbeing/diabetes-type-1-and- type-2-do-you-know-the-difference-and-are-you-at-risk-113639 98294289#disqus_thread. Remember as such, there are no medicines or cure available for diabetes. Even the new study shows that use of antibiotics can enhance risk for type 2 diabetes, thus precautions are necessary to avoid severe consequence. Talk to your doctor, follow strict diet plan and do regular exercise.
I am working towards the VSG, and was told that my A1C needs to be below 7 before my doctor will do the surgery. I have done everything that he has told me to do...PT, OT, ENG, 6 months NUT counseling. I am just afraid that I will not be able to get my A1C down low enough. Any advice/encourgement?
VSG. 01/26/16
