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I am 2 weeks post-op today (May 27, 2015) and a couple of things have happened.

1. Someone (other than family) noticed my weight loss today! 26 lbs Since May 1st when I started the pre-op diet.

2. My blood glucose levels are awesome. I have stopped taking short acting insulin and reduced my long acting insulin by 40%

I am so encouraged by these results that it has helped me stay focused and really want to eat healthier and exercise more. I have not cheated yet and that is something that I thought I would have a real problem with.

Only problems I had were left shoulder pain (it's now gone away) and slow to heal scars.

This is turning out to be the best decision I've ever made for myself.

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I was taking insulin and oral meds....and then could not get my Glucose under control, A1C's were always high...

That is all behind me now, for almost 4 years.....no more meds at all!!

Threw away all my pens and needles....to be honest, I don't check my blood levels anymore....I see my PCP every 4 months and my A1C's are always normal....

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