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I will be getting the gastric sleeve next month. I went to a support group meeting last week and met 3 people that had the gastric sleeve. They were all around a year or alittle less post op and their caloric intake is between 1200-1400. All have lost significant amounts of weight. Hope this helps.

Poll: Would you have the VSG again for those who are 4 months and later post op? Yes, No and Why. Thanks

Thank you - I will try to post things as I find them, without reposting somethign I have already seen on here!

Before I had my surgery, I was a type 2 diabetic. I had lost 35 lbs and was really watching what I ate, cutting portions, and doing a sugarfree/low carb type diet. I had improvement in my numbers from my new lifestyle and eating, but still kinda high and still Diabetic. I got off my meds to have my surgery, and never had to go back on my Metformin post-op. I was VERY happy about this!
I believe these two articles discuss how VSG resolves Type 2 Diabetes as well as RNY and not just because of the weight loss factor. There are probably other articles, I just happened to bookmark these.
Good luck!!

http://agajournals.wordpress.com/2011/09/08/bariatric-surgery-more-than-expected/
http://www.liebertonline.com/doi/abs/10.1089/dia.2011.0151

Hi all! I am scheduled for January 12. Start pre-op diet January 5. I'm so excited and also a bit nervous. I met with the dietician today and also had the required TNE pre-op procedure to assess for any existing hernia that may need correction during surgery or gastric bacteria (h pylori) requiring antibiotic treatment pre-surgery. TNE was not a pleasant experience but not horrible...Glad it's over!
I will post the list of Protein supplement suggestions and Vitamins from the dietician in case they are helpful Dania621.
So, for the period of time before pre op diet starts any thoughts on taking one Vitamin that covers the daily recommendations vs taking so many separate Vitamins? I got the ok (when I asked) to just take a prenatal Vitamin. I was told I could take Biotin since I expressed concern over potential hair loss.
Yay January sleevers! I am so excited for us!

Great overall information!

I developed gestational diabetes when pregnant with my twins in 2007 and it didn't go away after delivery. They told me later that all the signs prior to pregnancy pointed to pre-diabetes and insulin resistance.
I was on Metformin twice daily for three years prior to VSG. I had trouble getting my fasting blood sugars below 140 (they were frequently in the 170s regardless of my diet) and my postprandial readings were "good" if they were 190 or less.
Within days of surgery my fasting sugars were 100 or less and my postprandial readings were in the 140s. I never took another pill after the day of surgery, though I did require insulin a few times post op. I'm now nearly a year and a half out from surgery and don't even bother to take blood sugar readings. For all intents and purposes, I'm no longer diabetic. With no extra medications I am able to keep my blood sugars steady all day long in the healthy range. I no longer have spikes and drops when I eat certain foods, though I do tend to avoid overly sweet things simply because I don't care for them anymore. In any case, my diabetes improved even before my weight started to fall off - the change was almost immediate.
I was told that my odds of having diabetes return with old age are higher than average, but that otherwise I can live my life normally.
I'm confident that you can have the same/similar results. If you search the forums here you'll find a number of other posts and every diabetic I've seen post has at least improved post op. A few folks that were on insulin have only been able to step down to pills, but none of them were at goal weight yet, either. Who knows how much more they might continue to improve as they drop the weight?
~Cheri

I too was in your shoes. I was diagnosed with Diabetes in May of this year, probably had it much earlier. Go to my blog www.kemo46.blogspot.com , I have my before and after blood numbers on there. It is not the actual surgery that can eliminate the Diabetes, it is the results. Once I was diagnosed, I immediately changed my diet and started exercising. I cut out bad carbs and sugar. My surgery was already scheduled for later that month. My Doctor wanted to put me on medication but I wanted to wait until after my surgery and see if I could get it under control. My numbers were through the roof, my A1C test was 10.2 and my fasting Glucose was 237. I had my blood work done 3 months after surgery and my A1C was down to 6.3 and my fasting glucose was down to 100. I did not need any medication so the surgery, wieght loss, diet and exercise helped my diabetes. I just went a couple of weeks ago for my 6 month blood work up and my numbers were even better. My A1C was 5.5 and my fasting glucose was 100. The thing that I do not agree with is even though my numbers are normal and I do not need any medication, I am still considered a Diabetic. They say once a Diabetic, always a Diabetic. They say it is now diet controlled but I will always be a Diabetic. I do not agree with this logic. I lost the weight and changed my lifestyle.
I cannot tell you which is the best surgery for Diabetes, I can just tell you my experience with the sleeve. I can tell you that the Gastric Bypass is very radical and the lifestyle after the bypass is extreme. The Vitamin deficiency and the dumping is very tough. The reason I know is my sister had this surgery about 6 years ago and even though it was considered a successful surgery because she lost the weight, her way of life after is not near as good as mine after my sleeve.

ME TOO! I'm hoping to have mine done about that same week of jan. or maybe the week after. I just got approved last week also. I'm only 5' so I need to lose abut 75. I'm so exicted and thankful that my health insurace started covering this now!
I have started eating more Protein, drinking the whey shakes a few times per week and eating MUCH slower and cutting my food into real small pieces... and my big thing was not drinking when I eat bc I usually drink ALOT but it hasn't been that hard not to do it suprisingly. I just started my 10 week online program that is required and I go tomorrow to weigh in for the last time I think. It's a process and alearning process I'm sure ...but I'm really happy to have the chance to do it!

Me too!! I've been researching and reading stuff. Sometimes reading too much can be a hindrance because some info contradicts other info. So right now, I'm getting my supplements and Vitamins in order. Once I get those purchased, then I'm going to start looking for Protein Shakes (in small volumes, of course). I'm just looking to Water them down as much as possible so they're not too thick. That way I can trick myself into thinking that I'm drinking milk. Anything that's too thick is likely to make me gag.