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I'm about to start trulicity... if anyone has taken this or is taking this, please tell me your experience. Thanks in advance!
Glad to see that everything is working out for you and that you had your surgery! I can't wait to have mine! I've been trying to get this done for a few years now and something ends up throwing me off every time! Im determined not to let that happen again! I will be having surgery this year! I will definitely keep in touch!
Hello. Yes, I had my surgery on 3/6/17 and I am doing well. The last time my a1c was checked was a few days before surgery during the pre-op testing and it was down to 7.5. I was very happy with that. I was taking Amaryl, Metformin, insulin at bedtime and a weekly injection of Trulicity. The day after surgery when I was discharged, they took me off everything. I was shocked. But a few weeks later after starting soft foods, I noticed my numbers started to go up again. I followed up with my endocrinologist and she started me back on Amaryl but 1/2 the dose. So that's where I'm at now. I don't have my a1c rechecked again until the end of June. I'm feeling really good though and happy to be off of most of my meds. My surgeon was pretty easy going about it all too... he said he likes it to be below 8 but it doesn't HAVE to be. I was able to get my endo dr to write a letter to the surgeon saying that I had been checking my sugars a few times a day and the numbers were all under 180 so that was enough for them to approve me for the surgery. I hope this helps you - good luck to you and keep in touch :)
~ Kristen ~ RNY 03/06/17
HW 405 (in 2009) Pre-op 326 SW 311 CW 226
Hi, I'm just wondering if you've had your surgery yet and how you're doing? I'm planning to have surgery, hopefully in July. My last a1c was 9.7 and that was a month ago but I'm currently on meds and I wasn't then for over 6 months. My surgeon said that I may not get down to 8 but as long as it's improving I'll be able to get the surgery as planned.
Hi there. I take Saxenda which is the same medication as Victoza except it is 3 ml. It is made by the same people but it is made to aid in weight loss. I also take Vyvanse 70mg. It is a stimulant medication to treat binge eating disorder. Both work well for me but I often lose and then gain weight back.
I had my lapband out in 2015. I am now going through the beginning process for the RNY. I don't know if I will still be allowed to take either of these medications or if I will need them at all. The Saxenda helps my diabetes as well. I just recently had to go on metformin.
I have never had side effects from Saxenda.
Nancy Geoghegan
I have been on Victoza 1.8 for a year ..... the initial side effects subsided .... but I alos think there is a bit of a level of getting used to feeling slightly "off" ... it became the new normal ... and I really don't often feel hungry --- but it has helped my glucoselevels ...
on 3/3/17 9:37 am
Consider this study to regenerate the pancreas. It says some fruits help to restore pancreas in diabetics.
"Generally, low glycemic index fruits, such as berries -- especially wild blueberries, work to heal and strengthen the pancreas naturally. Citrus, and apples which score low on the glycemic index, but are super high in phytonutrients, are another healing fruit to enjoy daily due to the incredible bioavailable vitamins, minerals and antioxidant properties these foods hold.
"Some other berries to incorporate into your diet every day include strawberries, raspberries, blackberries elderberries and gooseberries. Begin increasing these fruits in your diet as your insulin intake drops and then slowly incorporate more into the diet."
Before I had surgery, I was having some serious issues with swelling and hives. I was already struggling to get my sugars down, so my doctor was very hesitant to prescribe prednisone to help. He gave me 7 pills but told me not to take them all right in a row, but to space them out when I really, really needed them.
As you probably know, prednisone can drastically raise blood sugar and can be very dangerous for someone who has diabetes. I would only take it in the case where nothing else will work and the benefits outweigh the risks.
Yes, they did tell me to watch my B/S and they did become a lot higher but it was to be expected. I'm happy that I've been off for more than a week now. I'm feeling better in my hips and thighs but still just a little sore at times in my left thigh. B/S went back to the usual high but hopefully it will be a lot less after having surgery which is my main reason for getting sleeved.
