Question:
how is my pre-op diet changed due to type 2 diabetes?

   — 775laurie (posted on October 16, 2007)

October 16, 2007
Laurie If your pre-op diet is like mine was then your blood sugars should do just fine. I was on a low carb, low calorie diet and my blood sugars were normal. Good luck on your surgery.
   — Paula K.

October 16, 2007
yeah low carb, the good news with the RNY the intestinal bypass and weight loss fixes most type2s. enjoy the ride the loss is FUN:)
   — bob-haller

October 16, 2007
How exciting and wonderful for you to be approved for surgery. My diabetes type 2 was totally out of control before my surgery, even tho i watched my diet. After surgery they took me immediately off my shots (160 u per day). took me off all pills. No side effects and within 2 weeks my diabetes was under normal readings !! So you have chosen well to get rid of weight and free of diabetes. As stated before, low carb, low sugar is best before surgery. do your best and you will be fine. Keep us posted. shalmar
   — shalmar

October 16, 2007
****THANK YOU ALL FOR RESPONDING***** I am so thankful that I have been given this chance to get well, and it is a gift I will cherish.
   — 775laurie

October 16, 2007
To be truthful, not much. You diet is suppose to be zero carb. So, there goes your sugar. So it should be a breeze. Good luck, and maybe your diabetes will go away...~~~danielle
   — D. goza

October 17, 2007
Hi Laurie, I am 14 months post op lost 150 pounds. I am a type 2 diabetic for 19 years.... insulin shots 4 times a day for 2 years plus pills...... 3 weeks before surgury i was off all meds.. at my 12 month post op aaapointment... I started to have low blood sugars. from 50-70... its been 2 months & still happening...i was sent to the Joslin Center in Boston and put on a wondeful bar called EXTEND....I take one bar 2 times a day & have had no lows during the night...I am still trying to adjust my 6 meals a day to control the lows during the day... I wish you well and please fel free to chat more with me if you would like......I have found some great food combinations that seem to work for me. ...Best of luck in your venture.. Barbara
   — babs810