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Do you know what the cut off is that the surgeons use? For example my blood test just came back and my A1C is at 8.5. Do they have a set figure they are looking for in order to be able to do the surgery or is it just that it needs to be at the normal level. Because if it has to be normal that counts me out since that's the whole reason I'm doing this.
I'm type II, my bs was 300 morning of surgery with an A1c of 10.0. Now i'm 3 months post op and down to an average bs of 119 and my A1c is 6.9 with NO MEDS! I am a believer that this surgery was my cure.
Good morning to all of you.
I have a question, did any of the diabetic T1 had a non diabetic ketoacidosis afeter RNY, probably due to the little food you eat?
Maureen
I had the sleeve 7 months ago. Am down 71 lbs. went from 150 units of insulin 4 times a day to 30 at night. It has improved quite a bit. I am older though and was on insulin for 2 years. My endo still thinks I can get off with more weight loss. But with being on insulin it is harder to lose. What surgery are you all considering? Sugar goes way down on the 2 week liquid diet so I don't know why they are waiting for A1C ti improve.
VSG 12-28-2012
Thank you- another response that makes me feel much better :)
Kymber - I wouldn't worry a lot about dumping (although I did before surgery too). You really don't need a lot of carbs to bring you back up again after surgery - maybe 10-15 and that's not going to cause you to dump at all (even if you are prone to it). I have had no dumping whatsoever, and was really surprised to how little I needed to stabilize after a low.
I talked with my endo about it extensively before surgery. He wasn't concerned either, and we discussed how to adjust insulin dosages to accommodate after surgery. He preferred to let me run a little higher to avoid hypoglycemia. He also said I could use glucagon in an emergency if needed, but preferred that I just have the 10-15 grams of carbs. That's really a small amount of juice or milk.
You are smart to ask about it, but it's really not a big deal.
Good luck!
It's for your safety, honestly. I know it's frustrating, but you will have difficulty in the healing process if you don't get it down a bit. Keep working at it. And know that not everyone is cured by the surgery, so just keep your expectations reasonable.
Best of luck!
It does help. Are you doing anything besides just eating a majority of protein to get it down? I cannot take one more pill or put more insulin in my body. I cannot wait to have this surgery and possibly not be a diabetic anymore.
I am in the process of getting back on track. I had a stomach stapling years ago and I regret it to this day. Since my GP will not refer me to a surgeon. I feel doomed!
I just got some powdered protein...I go by my serving size. A bottle of Glucerna only has 11 grams of protein . I am supposed to have 7 grams at breakfast, 14 grams at lunch, 21 grams at dinner and 7 grams at bedtime. + 15 serv of carbs daily. + 5 serv. of fat.
I have, after 3 bottles of Glucerna, started to react with gas and bloating. So, it is time to quit. That makes me upset as I could get it free with an RX from my doctor.
The powdered protein is an isolate which means all the nasties are taken out so you don't get like that. I put it in my coffee and smoothies. It cost 30 bucks. I am on a very limited budget. GRRRR!!!!
