donewithdiabetes

Hello! I'm new here. I have had type 2 diabetes for almost 10 years. Currently I'm about 60lbs over weight. My current BMI is around 32. I take about 11 meds a day including lantus and novolog (just started that one last week), I have super high triglycerides and cholesterol. I never seem to be able to stick to a eating plan for more than 2 weeks! I so out of shape walking up stairs almost kills me. I just want to feel good! I'm 44 years old and I'm a mess. I have looked around on the lap band forum, but after looking on this forum and seeing all the folks who have lapband now switching to a sleeve, I don't think not that I want the band. My insurance won't cover unless I have a BMI of at least 35, but with now taking novolog, I'm guessing it won't be long before my BMI shoots up. I'm mad at myself for ever getting in this shape! I feel like a failure for not being able to stick with a diet and exercise. Not sure if the sleeve would wake me up and force me to do right or not. I just know I'm sick of being sick and I need something to make me behavior. Did any of you gain weight when taking insulins like novolog? Do any of you have a diabetes story similar to mine? Did this surgery help you to get it together? What was your turning point? I need some support and ideas to help me make an informed choice. Thanks, donewithdiabetes!

I'm curious why you went with the sleeve over the bypass. Just trying to make the decision as to which one I want. I do have type 2 diabetes, I read that the bypass is really good for that, however the pouch can stretches which concerns me. Thanks for the input.

WOW! WOW!WOW! That's all I can say!

Oh I sure hope this makes them lower the BMI requirements. I'm sitting at 34BMI, and yesterday my podiatrist told me I was to heavy, and this morning my PCP, said, "Have we discuss bariatric surgery before?" I told him "yes" but I'm 6lbs to light and can't seem to gain 6lbs to save my life! I have diabetes and very high triglycerides, I need to lose weight!!! I want this surgery. I want to be healthy, I don't understand why they make you wait so long that your really in ill health! Thanks for sharing