Doing great, thanks...it's good to hear about other vets!

One way to avoid the necessity of locating EVERY restroom is to limit simple carbs to about 50-100 daily. And avoid too much sugar acohols. I can use splenda just fine but the others tear me apart!

Yeah, I developed lactose intolerance post op and almost 17 months out, I am still lactose intolerant. But other than that and carbs being a mixed blessing, it's been the best thing I could ever  have done.

Liz

 Also, How is your surgery going?  I'm almost five years out and loving every day.  Have some issues with certain foods and have become keenly aware of the location and condition of public restrooms wherever I go, but other than that, no problems or regrets. 

Hope all is well with you also.

I used a mixture of meds for my diabetic neuropathy...some all the time, others for break thru pain and taken as needed.

My long term was topamax.
My take as needed was tramadol and elavil. 

I'm almost 17 months out from surgery and am off ALL pain meds.

Liz

 Diabetic neuropathy can cause pain, numbness, burning or tingling in the legs and feet, dizziness, digestive problems, bladder infections and sexual problems. Diabetics should work closely with their doctors to keep blood sugar levels under control to prevent the condition from worsening.
i think the most importentsmedication is pain relif, foot care , dizziness and weaknes, urinary and sexual problems. Take care

 My wife is 41. She was diagnosed with diabetes three years ago (2 years after surgery). Sounds like the diabetes 1.5. Can you tell me more about diabetes 1.5?