Question:
Was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes 7 months prior to gastric bypass

my doctor told me the only thing h wanted me to count was calories and protein. Do I still need to eat a diabetic diet?Had surgery on 12-09-09 and have lost 58 lbs.Any insite will be appreciated!    — yvonneiam (posted on March 17, 2010)


March 17, 2010
you need to go to your regular Dr and have him/her test your sugar, then he/she will decide if you need meds. I am betting you will no longer have a problem, but YOU must ask your Dr.
   — FSUMom

March 17, 2010
RNY 2 Jun 2009 and a few months prior to my surgery I was diagnosed with DM II also. This actually was the deciding factor for my decision to have RNY. Once I got my surgery I was taken off all of my diabetic meds, I did get Insulin in the hospital but that was discontinued my discharge day and I am down 92 pounds and can boast I am now only on Synthroid and my vitamins. No more diabetic meds....no more hypertensive meds....and no more lipid meds for cholesterol......LIFE IS GREAT !!!!!! I still only eat like a TBSP of starches at the table and instead of eating 2 pieces a breat a few times a day I reduced that to 1/2-1 piece on Sat/Sun with my breakfast. Hope this helps....good luck.
   — karensaporito

March 20, 2010
I had type 2 diabetes prior to surgery. They checked my bs repeatedly in the hospital after surgery and told me to not take medicine. They should have been checking yours also. Did they tell u what your readings were then? Have u been checking your bs since u left the hospital? Are they readings good? I would contact your primary physician and see what they say but most people are off meds after surgery from what I've read.
   — tandalyncarter

March 22, 2010
You should still eat low glycemic foods,...as sugar makes many people dump...But you are probably no longer diabetic at after losing 58 lbs anyway! I was no longer type II before I left the hospital...and it's been 6 years...My last A1C was 5.7. I do still watch my sugar/carb intake but I don't count either. I look for food high in fiber and protein and low in sugar and sat fats...Otherwise I never counted until years later when I needed to watch a weight fluctuation...It's easier to lose small weight gains by counting calories/fat/sugar/carbs/fiber, etc and know what you are REALLY eating...Then you can cut back where you have excess...You shouldn't have to worry about counting it all unless you begin gaining...It's truly a helpful tool at that point!
   — .Anita R.




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