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Topic: RE: Who left hospital with NO diabetes post RNY
I hate to rain on everyone's parade but once you are dx'd with DM you are a diabetic the rest of your life. You hopefully are listed as Diet controlled.
You HAVE to watch your weight and your type of intake of food the REST of your life. And that is it.
If you are lucky and go off all meds remember to take a BS occais to see how your are doing. Dont go by "feel".
I was on a pump at the time of my surgery in 2005. My insulin requirement went from 150 units a day to 20 units a day. I use a little more now and am still on the pump. That was my choice as I feel good on the pump and can deal with staying on insulin. But the requirements decreasing and the improvement in circulation, feeling in feet and hands, and improvement in diabetic eye problems have improved so much. Plus my heart improved so much I was allowed to go back to work and off disability. Praise God for helping me find such a great surgeon and my heart MD suggesting the surgery and supporting me in EVERY way possible.
Made a huge difference in my life.
Carry on with your life and remember to be better to yourself then you were BEFORE the surgery. Remember the surgery is to help you regain your life.
dj
You HAVE to watch your weight and your type of intake of food the REST of your life. And that is it.
If you are lucky and go off all meds remember to take a BS occais to see how your are doing. Dont go by "feel".
I was on a pump at the time of my surgery in 2005. My insulin requirement went from 150 units a day to 20 units a day. I use a little more now and am still on the pump. That was my choice as I feel good on the pump and can deal with staying on insulin. But the requirements decreasing and the improvement in circulation, feeling in feet and hands, and improvement in diabetic eye problems have improved so much. Plus my heart improved so much I was allowed to go back to work and off disability. Praise God for helping me find such a great surgeon and my heart MD suggesting the surgery and supporting me in EVERY way possible.
Made a huge difference in my life.
Carry on with your life and remember to be better to yourself then you were BEFORE the surgery. Remember the surgery is to help you regain your life.
dj
Topic: RE: neuropathy in breasts?
Hi! Would you mind describing your experience so we can compare notes?
Hi! Would you mind describing your experience so we can compare notes?
Topic: RE: neuropathy in breasts?
Margo, thanks for asking this question cause I can relate to this type of pain and did not equate to the possibilty. Hoping some experience members come around
Topic: RE: Who left hospital with NO diabetes post RNY
Your odds of complete remission are even greater with the DS---more than 98% of Type II diabetics who have the DS are cured, many within days or even hours after surgery.
Topic: Low carb Protein Suggestions?
Hi, I am new to this board, so forgive me if this question has been posted before...
How do you get through the liquid diet stage? It seems like all the protein drinks are really high in sugar. Won't this make by glucose levels rise?
I have tried the slim fast low carb and atkins pre-mixed shakes. Will that give me enough nutrition?
Which brands did you use? Were they good tasting? I am to be on liquids 2 weeks pre-op and post op, and want something that tastes good if possible.
How do you get through the liquid diet stage? It seems like all the protein drinks are really high in sugar. Won't this make by glucose levels rise?
I have tried the slim fast low carb and atkins pre-mixed shakes. Will that give me enough nutrition?
Which brands did you use? Were they good tasting? I am to be on liquids 2 weeks pre-op and post op, and want something that tastes good if possible.
**** I AM AN OH SUPPORT GROUP LEADER ****
WHY I CHOSE DS: No dumping. Highest percentage of weight loss, Best long term results, Won't regain weight! Eat normal sized meals, 96% diabeties, 90% high blood pressure, 80% sleep apnea cured. I 
MY DS!
My doctor told me to stop having intimate dinners for four unless there were three other people. ~Orson Wells
Topic: RE: glucotrol XL nasty side effect...preop problem
hi my name is susan and i have the same problem. mine started after i had my gallbladder taken out.The only thing that i find that works is eating a container of yogurt before i go to bed.
Hope this works for you.
susan
Hope this works for you.
susan
Topic: RE: Any Type I Diabetics that can give me some advice??
I am also a diabetic (11yrs now). My endo isn't sure if I'm type 1 or type2. On an insulin pump. Went from 120u. per day to 27u. per day after my RNY 4 months ago. I have had some sugar lows, I drink a bit of Orange juice (yummy, I love orange juice)
Topic: RE: Who left hospital with NO diabetes post RNY
Hi I had RNY on 3/9/09. I left hospital with no diabets and no meds. My blood sugars were good for 2 wks. post op. After that it was up in the AM. Just went to my primary care yesterday and I have to start Metformin. Only one pill at night 500 mg. He said that I may not have aproblem when I get under the weight I was at when I was diagnosed 10 yrs ago. Or I might just stay diabetic. I'm hoping that this is just temporary.
Topic: Who left hospital with NO diabetes post RNY
My main reason for wanting to have RNY is the possiblity of being rid of diabetes. If you had RNY and left the hospital with no diabetes and remained diabetes free, please tell me your story.
I am posting this on the RNY Forum also.
I am posting this on the RNY Forum also.
Topic: neuropathy in breasts?
Hi! I'm new to this board. I've been Type 2 since 2005. Prior to my surgery 5 weeks ago, I had been having progressively bad neuropathy mostly on my right side, especially my foot. Several months ago, I started having soreness and tenderness across my chest, mostly in my breasts. Have any of you ladies had this as part of your diabetes? I googled it, and there was a question to a doctor from a woman who had experienced this and believed it was caused by her diabetes.
Any feedback would be appreciated.
Thanks, Margo
Hi! I'm new to this board. I've been Type 2 since 2005. Prior to my surgery 5 weeks ago, I had been having progressively bad neuropathy mostly on my right side, especially my foot. Several months ago, I started having soreness and tenderness across my chest, mostly in my breasts. Have any of you ladies had this as part of your diabetes? I googled it, and there was a question to a doctor from a woman who had experienced this and believed it was caused by her diabetes.
Any feedback would be appreciated.
Thanks, Margo
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