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Topic: RE: How long it takes to get off insulin and meds?
Although I am really happy about my weight loss, and the fact that my diabetic meds have been reduced, I am a little disappointed that the diabetes is not gone. I now take 4 metformin a day plus 1 Januvia. My doc says "Sometimes a diabetic is a diabetic".
L.
L.
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on 4/27/10 4:38 am - Woodbridge, VA
on 4/27/10 4:38 am - Woodbridge, VA
Topic: RE: Which surgery would be best for my diabetes?
Please research the DS. You can start with what is in my profile showing the ghiest type 2 diabetes resolution rates of any WLS procedure currently available.
Topic: Type 1 diabetics that have had gastric sleeve
Hello,
I am in the process of getting the gastric sleeve done in July. Is there anyone that has had this procedure done that has type 1 diabetes? I am on a insulin pump. My doctor has never done a type 1 diabetic and I am a little scared. Also what has your experiences been good and bad.
I am in the process of getting the gastric sleeve done in July. Is there anyone that has had this procedure done that has type 1 diabetes? I am on a insulin pump. My doctor has never done a type 1 diabetic and I am a little scared. Also what has your experiences been good and bad.
Topic: RE: Which surgery would be best for my diabetes?
Becky
When I first started thinking about surgery, I thought about the band. But, when I talked to my endocrinologist, she told me to forget about the band because in her opinion, it wouldn't work well for me. I have a very strong family history of Type 1 and 2 Diabetes. She recommended I get the sleeve. She said that removing the part of the stomach that has the grelin cells was key to my losing and keeping off the weight. But, as you know, everyone is different and has different cir****tances going in to all this. Talk to your doctor and do a lot of research before you decide.
** on a side note....
I'm off ALL of my oral medications as well as ALL of the insulin shots. (4 shots a day) And, I feel great.
** on a side note....
I'm off ALL of my oral medications as well as ALL of the insulin shots. (4 shots a day) And, I feel great.
Becky
Topic: RE: Diabetes again?
Becky
I started taking insulin shots with my 2nd pregnancy. I felt really healthy and was able to keep my pregnancy weight to 30 pounds. It'll be okay.
Becky
Topic: Which surgery would be best for my diabetes?
I am trying to decided which surgery will be best for me and I wanted to know if anyone has had diabetes and with the band has gone into remission.
I was sold on the RNY procedure but now I am not so sure. I hope you all can help me. I am diabetic and was told by my surgeon the RNY would be better for me because of the diabetes. I would like to know if diabetes went into remission for anyone with the band if you had it and if so if it ever came back?
I would also like feedback from those who had the RNY procedure as well.
I was sold on the RNY procedure but now I am not so sure. I hope you all can help me. I am diabetic and was told by my surgeon the RNY would be better for me because of the diabetes. I would like to know if diabetes went into remission for anyone with the band if you had it and if so if it ever came back?
I would also like feedback from those who had the RNY procedure as well.
Topic: RE: vegan?
Type 1 diabetic for 25 years - pumping for 12 years.
Well search for foods that are high in protein then. Edamane (sp) TVP - never tried it but folks use it in their cooking. (textured vegetable protein) Even spinach leaves have protein in them. Beans- beans -
The reason behind heading protein is that it is more filling, sticks with us longer. And if we feel full longer, then we won't want to eat as much. Also its improtant for muscles - and our heart is a muscle one you don't want to loose strength in. The malabsorbtion is only for the first year really, then yup we do regain it back. We don't eat enough to really get all the vitamins in to keep us healthy.
A friend of mine went vegan for 9 weeks, and her body finally told her NO way - she had to include more protein. She isn't a wls patient just D.
make sure if you tempt the meat fates again that it is MOIST - have something with it, or even a drop or two of water. Maybe that might help. Good luck
The reason behind heading protein is that it is more filling, sticks with us longer. And if we feel full longer, then we won't want to eat as much. Also its improtant for muscles - and our heart is a muscle one you don't want to loose strength in. The malabsorbtion is only for the first year really, then yup we do regain it back. We don't eat enough to really get all the vitamins in to keep us healthy.
A friend of mine went vegan for 9 weeks, and her body finally told her NO way - she had to include more protein. She isn't a wls patient just D.
make sure if you tempt the meat fates again that it is MOIST - have something with it, or even a drop or two of water. Maybe that might help. Good luck
Type 1 diabetic for 25 years - pumping for 12 years.
Topic: RE: How long it takes to get off insulin and meds?
High354/consult321/pre-op297.6/post-op310.6/current209.2/goal147
You'll never leave where you are until you decide where you'd rather be.
It's different for everyone. I took 15 meds a day post-op, including 2000 mg metformin, actos, lantus, and novalog. My blood sugars were still high. I haven't taken anything for diabetes (Type II) post-surgery. I'm 9 months out and my sugars are normal with diet alone. 98 this morning!
As your weight decreases, you may not have to take any meds. On the other hand, as you are able to eat more, your sugars may increase. It's pretty much a crap shoot. Just eat the right things when you are eating "normally" again and get that exercise. That's all we can do.
Joanna
As your weight decreases, you may not have to take any meds. On the other hand, as you are able to eat more, your sugars may increase. It's pretty much a crap shoot. Just eat the right things when you are eating "normally" again and get that exercise. That's all we can do.
Joanna
High354/consult321/pre-op297.6/post-op310.6/current209.2/goal147
You'll never leave where you are until you decide where you'd rather be.
Topic: RE: vegan?
Mishelle - Hi. I wrote a reply a few days ago, but I must have done something wrong, because I don't see it.
My vegan diet lasted a little over one day. ;)
My blood sugar sure dropped, but the best I could do was 36 grams of protein that day. So, the next day for lunch, I added Greek yogurt back into my diet.
I'm not sure why we have to keep eating so much protein, since I've been told that although we continue to malabsorb vitamins, we eventually lose the malabsorption of food. Regardless, a vegan diet is just so restrictive. I did remain vegetarian for 5 days, but today was my uncle's birthday, and I ordered fish at the restaurant we went to for the celebration. I got a couple small bites down, and my RnY came back to tell me no. Dang, I got so sick. I've had problems with meat ever since surgery, so maybe I'll stick to Greek yogurt and protein shakes. :)
Melissa
My vegan diet lasted a little over one day. ;)
My blood sugar sure dropped, but the best I could do was 36 grams of protein that day. So, the next day for lunch, I added Greek yogurt back into my diet.
I'm not sure why we have to keep eating so much protein, since I've been told that although we continue to malabsorb vitamins, we eventually lose the malabsorption of food. Regardless, a vegan diet is just so restrictive. I did remain vegetarian for 5 days, but today was my uncle's birthday, and I ordered fish at the restaurant we went to for the celebration. I got a couple small bites down, and my RnY came back to tell me no. Dang, I got so sick. I've had problems with meat ever since surgery, so maybe I'll stick to Greek yogurt and protein shakes. :)
Melissa
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on 4/23/10 12:38 pm - MD
on 4/23/10 12:38 pm - MD
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