Question:
Any type 2 diabetics with the VS out there???

I would like to know if the VS has helped any type 2 diabetics?    — Co-Co (posted on January 1, 2009)

January 1, 2009
I had type 2 and is under control now. My glucose count has been as high as 90 since the surgery. Yippee!!! Also because of the better diet I am off the cholorestal medicine. I test my blood still weekly.
   — DanaRhea

January 1, 2009
I had the Vertical Sleeve done in September of 08. I have not been on any diabetic meds since I left the hospital! My blood sugar tests normal, no diabetic symptoms!
   — cydthekid50

January 2, 2009
Hi. I too have had the VSG surgery and take no meds currently. My WLS was 10-27-08. I do still occasionally do a fasting a.m. test and the number have been normal or very much in a acceptable range. My primary will still do a A1C on me to be sure. It should be noted that depending on your weight and how well it is controlled and what meds are used. It may take a few weeks or a month or so to get the numbers down. Over all there are good results with this surgery IF U follow the "rules".
   — chell1957

January 2, 2009
I had VGS on 9/5/2008. Since surgery my blood sugars have been in the normal range and I am off all meds. I just had my 3 months post-op labs and all were within normal range - including A1C, cholesterol, etc. When I do check my blood sugars, they are in the low 80's.
   — Wendy M.

January 2, 2009
I had the VSG on March 2. There was a drastic improvement on my blood sugar immediately after surgery. By Easter I was able to drop ALL of my diabetes medications! I went from being BARELY controlled to not needing medication in just a few months! I now no longer am considered a diabetic. My blood sugar levels are in complete control without medication for several months now. My Long term blood sugar tests (the test known as the A-1 C) all come back with good results (with a level around 5 or less). This surgery has been a GOD SEND! If you are doing this for blood sugar control, I would HIGHLY RECOMMEND this surgery for that purpose! I hope this helps. Hugh
   — hubarlow