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I am still a diabetic. No more insulin but I take Metforman and my last A1c was 6.8. Doc thinks it a good chance I may be completely off everything in another 100 pounds. Can only hope. Good luck to you!
Update- 3 months post op- my neuropathy has gone from total numbness to extreme pain now...back to the electric shocks, burning pain, stabbing pain and I have much improved filament testing! However, I now have worsening of temperature testing- can't tell the difference at all from hot to cold. My diabetes is much better than pre-surgery but not normal yet, still on insulin and Metformin. I doubt I will get off meds totally as my diabetes is long standing and was severe. Didn't expect ot get this much change in the neuropathy though, kinda thought it might improve my numbness but not to the point where it hurts again. I guess I should be happy that it seems to be reversing, maybe other diabetic complications I have are doing the same thing!
An update...had my rny for diabetes Jan 29/14. Was doing excellent the first while but now my sugars are becoming a bit more unstable- still much improved since before my surgery and my A1c is down. I have had a hard time with eating and drinking though so this is a factor if you consider this surgery, I wish I had known a bit more about the after effects which I know are individual so may not effect everyone.
Would I do it again, yes for the diabetes but I would demand more answers from them before the surgery and not wait to see what happens...told me that I was the first one to get it for diabetes alone at the clinic I went too. Thinking back I may have went to another facility in the world where they do surgeries for diabetes and have results or got info from drs and pts there BEFORE going for mine.
Hi,
I had a RNY on Jan 29/14 to treat severe diabetes only, not for weight loss. I weighed 188 lbs before my surgery with a BMI of 30. Anyways the surgery has had good results for my diabetes, I am still diabetic on low doses of insulin and have blood sugars that range from 9-12 mostly but do get a few lower values and higher values. I have stabilized much lower than prior to my surgery though (was always in the 20-30 range). I have to say this surgery has its pros and cons. I now have a really hard time eating solids and drinking fluids. I also get these weird symptoms that seem like a hypoglycemic episode/dumping syndrome combination- the docs don't know what they are for sure because my blood sugars are not low for the normal population (less than 4). These episodes are aweful and I often get sick with them. If you choose to get this surgery, try to get as much info about what will happen afterwards as you can, so you are well prepared. I went to Dr. Birch in Edmonton, he works at the Royal Alex Hospital.
Having the RNY was the best thing for my Diabetes I'm without insulin and taking 1000 mg Metformin only.Was reduce to one BP medicine starting weight was 255 day of surgery 237 and I'm down to 181 since my surgery 12/2013 I love what I look like now.Good luck to you.
Thanks for sharing your story. How have you been feeling since February. Are you pleased with the results of your procedure thus far?
I just had my RNY surgery on 3/26 and am off all my diabetes meds completely. I was taking bydureon, actos, metformin, and had come off glipizide before surgery. My motivation for getting this procedure was to get the diabetes under better control. They say no guarantees but I decided it was worth the chance. I am not a black woman, so I cannot comment on the rate of weight loss. I am so happy I did this and would recommend to others. You need to do your research and understand how the procedure can change your life. I wish you luck with your decision.
on 3/28/14 5:18 pm
Hi:
I have been reading your message and I am a brittle diabetic, and currently on 6 injections daily and I currently, have a lap band that is leaking and considering a RNY or Mini gastric bypass and wondering which procedure would be best to put my diabetes into remission? Can anyone give some advice and suggest the best clinics and doctors in Canada or US for surgery?
Hello I am three years April 4 post rny and was just diagnosed reactive hypoglycemia and endo put me on Onglyza 5 mg a day pills. I test my BS thru the day I crave sweets a lot :( I was told this is common with RNY Patients. I am really down about this :( I pray it gets better
hope all is well with you
Mollie
I did not have your procedure but am participating in a clinical trial that uses a device that blocks absorption in the small intestine. It's double blind so I have no idea if I received it or not. That being said, as a diabetic, I decided to behave as if I never received the device. I changed my diet to a low carb, high fat diet. In 2 months, I lost 15 pounds and went from an a1c of 8.1 to 6.9 and I was able to cut one of meds in half.
If your sugars are that high (11.1), your average daily glucose reading is 318 ! That warrants going to the hospital ! Who is monitoring your diabetes ? Why doesn't your insulin pump compensate ? You cannot simply rely on the procedure to fix your diabetes. The best thing you can do for yourself is lower your carb intake and take your meds. The weight loss will come. You don't want to cause further damage to your organs. I understand your concern about insulin causing weight but you're not doing yourself any favors by eating what you want. If you eat less carbs, you will need less insulin and the you can reap the benefits of your surgery.
