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I'm really bummed and hoped I wouldn't have to go on meds but it seems that I might have inherited my mothers ability to make bad cholesterol. Fortunately my good cholesterol is great. Just needed to vent. Thanks!
Annie HW 289 SW 257 GW 150 
Diabetic how are you doing with protein milks and high sugar intake from it. The bottle and boxes says 0 sugar but there or other sugar. It make me crash and burn. I just fall in the bed and goes to sleep and sweat like crazy make me feel like burfing. I have my own burf bucket. What are you'll doing to get protein intake. I'm looking at surgery and can't get enough proteins in. I'm six years out and gets getting worst.
Proverb 16:9
May not be where I want to be but I glad to be where I'm at.
Working at getting the rest of the way.
12/10/2012 I'll be having LBL, BL/BA, thigh & arm lift, eyelid
Body by Dr. Sauceda booked to 12/9--12/22
Marty: I just re-read your message and see that you are struggling with protein intake. I think that's a big part of your hair loss. Your nutritionist should be able to help you with that - whatever it takes - shakes, protein shots - get that protein going! If you are having trouble with food, I have found the protein shots that you can find in nutrition stores are helpful. They don't taste great, but you typically get 30-50 grams in 2-3 ounces. I would down 1-2 of those each day until you get more stable. I also ate a lot of scrambled eggs in the first few months - and added some cheese. That was a nice protein hit as well.
Please investigate ways to get your protein up to where it needs to be EVERY DAY. That will help.
Marty - Sorry to hear this. I have heard and read that it is NOT UNCOMMON for those post surgery to have mild to significant hair loss 3-6 months after WLS. I have NEVER seen anything that links this to diabetes. It's actually been linked to two things - not enough protein and the stress on the body of surgery. I am surprised that your team did not prepare you for it or talk with you about how to address it. How are you doing with your vitamins and supplements?
I have seen people talk about taking rogaine or other drugs that stimulate hair growth again. Typically, the hair loss issue lasts for a few months and then resolves. So, I'd say talk to your surgeon and team about this because it is not at all unusual and they should be able to reassure you. Akso, check the weight loss surgery threads on these boards, because I know I have seen info there about it also. You are certainly not alone with this.
I am a type 1.5 (insulin dependent) diabetic and had RNY about 14 months ago. I pushed back hard against the nutritionists who suggested more carbs. I know how my body metabolizes, I count carbs, and I know what I can and can't manage. So, I was fairly assertive about that part. I sometimes found that the nutritionists had a bit of a "one size fits all" approach that just did not work for me. So, if you need a different nutritional mix, tell them you do and ask them to help you. Don't just accept that. As a diabetic, you have to manage that part of your needs.
Call the doc's office about your hair loss - and good luck. Keep posting!
Hi 
... am a 43 year old female. I hade rny on june 6th and have my type 2 diabetes. I was borderline before surgury (like 10 points away ) so my gp started me on metphormine(sp?). Senc surgury my nut has been after me to up mu carbs(wich for me is deadly on 2 counts . 1= I am a carb addict. and 2= it sends my sugars thru the roof.)
Now on top off this my HAIR is falling out by the HANDFULS!!!(literally)
. It is worst ont the top and front of my head. I have long hair, so I've been wearing it up in a bun for about 2 to 3 months now. but the front is gotten so bad I dont think that will be an option for more than another wk maybe 2. I have been playing it off till today...... but folks my hair has always been my 1 beauti and now it going,going, an almost gone...
A friend says its cause of the diabetes... I know part of it is cause of anastesia. ( I have been put under 3 times sence april of this year.) but the amount I have lost is truly CRAZY.
Do any of you have advice, encouragement ???? My protein intake is low I am still working on getting the 60 to 80 the tell me I need. ( I am a heavy weight and had bleeding comps.) Any thing is welcome and VERY BADLY NEEDED.
Thanks wls, rny, and diabetes friends...........
May We All be Blessed and Valued
marty
Hi Becky....
I am so sorry I haven't written sooner but I had a terrible reaction to the two antibiotics for the H. Pylori drugs that I was in the hospital for a week. I just came home Sunday and trying to get myself back to normal...It has been a slow process.
The antibiotics I took almost blew out my kidney txp but now it is coming back. That was the initial thinking by the ER but with an IV drip I am not as dehydrated as I was and the numbers are coming down. If they didn't and went up I was at risk for kidney failure....My precious organs came back strong....
I live in a small city within a city called Lighthouse Point, FL. We are a 5 minute bird's flight from the ocean but live on a canal surrounded by all kinds of large and small boats. So pretty a view. We don't have a boat anymore as my husband and I are older and have our disabilities and mine being the weight!!!
So that is it from me.
I want to put out a warning on this site for the H.P. difficulties I had so know one else will suffer with the drugs I took. Got to read those warnings and interactions with other drugs.
Good to know I have another friend on this wonderful site.
Hugs, alese
Hi Crank...
I am not certain I understand what you were saying....If a diabetic is in full-blown kidney failure then dialysis is first to save your life. If you are qualified for a kidney transplant then a perfect match to the donor or cadaver then can be done. I heard at the time I needed dialysis that the insurance companies would rather pay for a txp than pay for life-long dialysis which costs the insurance comp. more in the long run. I am on social security due to my age and medicare so was all covered....
I was fortunate to also have a pancreas txp along with the kidney and this was from a cadaver who just died and was the perfect match for me. Alot of testing goes on for a match of another person. Now the docs can usually do surgeries that don't match to you but may to someone else who match you better. It is in the news all the time.
It has been 9 yrs since dble txp so I am very careful not to harm these precious organs. I was a Type 1.5 diabetic for 20 yrs. Now I am not a diabetic.
I hope I have shed some light on this subject for you. If you have any further questions, please don't hesitate to write.
My best to you, alese
Good luck with your WLS journey. Your story is much like mine, and many, who have surgery. I remember when I was doing 2 hour spin classes, was being diligent about my diet and gained 40 pounds. RNY has been a Godsend for me in terms of my health and weight. I'm glad I did it.
I have not had WLS yet, in fact I am just beginning my journey. I am also diabetic and take metformin long release. I took the short acting for 6 years and suffered with terrible diarrhea. After switching to the long release it went away. I have found it very difficult to lose any weight while taking metformin, I fight for every pound. I keep a food diary and exercize 4 days a week. I can diet so strict for 2 weeks and lose 1 pound. I have read all the post and reaserched metoformin to a great extent. What I have learned to accept is that everyone is different. Its great that metformin helps some people get there BS under control and they lose weight, but for some like me, my body is so resistant to let go of this 100 pounds of fat Ive been carrying around for 30 years every pound lost is a struggle. I am interested in how you will do, its great that you have lost 85 pounds!
on 11/8/12 6:17 pm
Most of the diabetic patients suffering from kidney problems. I think first we need kidney which is suitable to transplant. Kidney transplant costs to much. It is better to take health insurance plan.
