Audrey523

Hi all. I am a type 1.5 diabetic, which means adult onset type 1. I was diagnosed in1995 and have been on the pump since 2005. I am a brittle diabetic, highs and lows. Surgery date is August 20th. . My question is about basal settings. When should I start changing them. I do not have a pre op diet but need to concentrate on reducing carbs, protein first, small bites, well chewd, no drink with meals, etc. and afterwards, of course I will need little insulin, eating so little. But basals are continuous. I do not want to go back to shots. Maybe I should ask my endo for an insulin pen instead, at least for the first yew weeks. Hmmmm. Lots to think about.

I am on an insulin pump, type 1.5 which is adult onset type 1.

Don't lose focus. I am so sorry you where denied again. But eventually, I am sure you will get this done. You might want to look into going to Mexico. I read that lots of people do it. Good luck to you.

Hi laura. Come check out our August sleeve thread. There are a ton of us! We keep a chart. When's your date?

Good luck to you Mishy!

Welcome fellow new Yorker. And thank you for your service as an EMT. I'm in south Queens, having my surgery 8/20 at Lenox Hill.

Congratulations. That paper makes it real. You're on your way

I'm August 20th. check out our August sleeves thread. Good luck

We can walk around Roosevelt field and look at the clothes we will soon be able to buy!

Good luck to you sleeve sister. When is your surgery?

Good luck with your search. Have you tried laundry detergent for sensitive skin. My mom had to change soap, fabric softener, anything that touched her skin before she figured it out.

Wow. I've been trying to thing of things just to stay positive and avoid the painiced butterflies. I am looking forward to being in family photos, not insisting on being the one taking the pictures. I am looking forward to no seatbelt extenders on the airplanes, saying no problem to sitting in a booth at a restaurtant, shoppping in the regular section of the store, having no more back and knee pain, sleeping while cuddling with my husband, not with my c pap machine, looking like I belong with my husband and three skinny daughters (thank god they look more like their father. lol) Being able to run after my grandbabies. Living longer and longer and seeing all my daughters down the aisle. The list is endless.

I doubt it MGM. My BMI is 43. I think it's just their policy.

Because of everyone talking about pre op diets, I have been preparing myself. I just spoke to my doctors office. I have only a 24 hour all clear liquid pre op. nothing else. I am both overjoyed and a little disappointed. The 2 week pre op diet sounds difficult, yet in a way is like really getting ready for post op and confirming just how close to the new life we are. maybe I'll self impose a 1 week pre op. maybe.

At the hospital awaiting my UGI. This is beginning to feel so real.

Welcome and good luck. You're going to the head of the line! Love you scheduled good byes. Lol

keep us informed on your progress! You gave me an idea. I'm going to call my mother and tell her to start freezing her famous chicken soup!

Good luck Corange! I work with emotionally disturbed children, so I know how stressful and rewarding that is. We use food as a incentive for good behavior far too much. Do your work and we will have chips at the end of the day. Earn all your points for the monthly pizza party. As a teacher, it is usually the most effective and cheapest reward we can give while in the classroom. School lunches are horrible. We are nurturing an overweight society. That's my rant for the day as I go off to graduation with lots of food afterwards. Not yet at my pre op time so I might taste here and there.

I love Laurenshope.com. I've been wearing their medi alert brackets for years. Diabetic type 1 on insulin pump, allergic to pennicilian and of course my ICE number of my husband. I have a sliver one now with large circle engraved with my 3 daughters names. Do you think I need to put on Weight loss surgery? I didn't think that was needed or important.