MrsGina

I like the chocolate, strawberry not so much

I take Nexium and still have the problem. I started drinking a glass of milk before bed and that seemed to help. It is awful. One time I verped and it burned my throat so bad I thought it would bleed. Good luck

Question, how do you shave?

How about, I soak in Dawn dish soap to cut through stubborn fat.

Coming from someone who has been married for almost 35 years.

There are a lot of things to consider before making such a big decision.

Is he a good husband, a good father, does he help you? Why is he so unhappy with his job, does he go even if he hates it. Will extra schooling help him improve his situation.

I don't know him so I can't judge if he's good or bad. You love him so he must have some good qualities.

35 years has not been all roses but loyalty and sacrifice are all about commitment. And remember he loved you fat, how many men would do that?

God bless you both!

I'm not an expert, but I think too much Protein can cause gout, I would ask your Nut to be safe. Don't take our word for it. Best of luck!

I had 85% of my pancreas removed in 1990 and became a diabetic. 5 years ago what I had left stopped working and I became a type 1 with resistance. My insulin is a U500, not a U 100. I was getting a massive amount of insulin and still running in the 350 to 450's. They tried putting me on Lantus after surgery but my sugars still were high, back on pump I have more control. Still on the U500 till Monday when I see my endo. But on a fraction of what I was taking. Lost 73 lbs so far, 7 weeks out. It is harder to lose with insulin, hoping I can go a lot lower.

I'm very interested in your story.

I'm 54 years old, type 1 diabetic for over 20 years and a user of a Medtronic Pump for over 5 years.

Similar to you my doses of insulin are between 80u to 140u a day. My weight is creeping up steadily in the last 4 years. Maybe it's my age but I'm very tired of fighting a loosing battle of the bulge. I have a long history of using slimming tablets. Years! Of course as soon as I stop taking pills my weight goes up like a balloon. You know, a yo yo syndrome.

I'm a UK resident and my medical care is provided by NHS (National Health Service). 2 months ago I received a founding for a bariatric surgery.

The BIG question is: what type?

My first choice was to have a band fitted. I had a consultation with a surgeon 2 weeks ago and for the first time we discussed a possibility of VSG( it's been here around for 10 years and is still regarded by some as a new kid on the bloc)

Just a possibility...

Since than my head is spinning. I'm spending hours on Internet trying to find and absorb enough knowledge to make an informed decision. You're the first diabetic type 1 and a pump user with VSG.

Help!!!

How was it post op? Some of the stories are quite off putting!

Did you have a lot of trouble with adjusting your basal rates?

Did you have to change them at all?

- a very stressed Kermit

I used the sleeve surgery because the band is dangerous and the bypass has dumping and as a type 1, if you get a low the dumping prevents you from eating sugar to bring it back up.

My hubby has a big belly and no butt, I'd like to have them Lipo suck it from his tummy to his butt. Lol

chocolate carnation instant Breakfast

I could have all the Decaf I want, no problem

Isn't bacon a no no?

Some suggestions: I wore a belly band to help keep it all from jiggling around. I also had a pain ball, not sure of the technical name it is placed in your surgery site and deadens that area for a couple days. Purchase some gas x strips if you need it during recovery. The belly or compression band is like what pregnant women wear to support there tummys. The hospital supplied mine, I wouldn't move with out it. The drain can be a annoyance but I had an infection and wouldn't of caught it in time without it. It's all survivable you May not think so in the beginning but it will get better.

I don't understand how he could say the first month counts, it takes at least 8 weeks for our sleeve to completely heal. I'm at 7 weeks and still have some swelling. Your body is still in shock to what it's going through. 20 lbs is a great job, you need a pat on the back not a kick in the pants. Keep up the good work!

I changed my eggs to soft boiled for that reason. It will pass but no fun.

Well I made it to 7 weeks post op, the surgery was ok but got an infection and that made my recovery slow. Now I feel pretty good, lost 33 lbs post op, 73 lbs total. Learning what works for me and what doesn't has been a challenge but I'm getting better at this. I will be so glad when spring gets here too, need to move

Unfortunately, sugars have not gotten better. This was so disappointing, see my endo Monday to get a plan of action. Was hoping to not have to get a pancreas bypass, still praying it all works out. No more surgeries would be nice.

May God bless you all!

Sleeved on Jan 22nd, lost 33lbs post op, 73 lbs total. Only hungry if I'm bored. Starting to finally feel alive again, see surgeon next week and will get cleared to return to Curves. Too cold to walk so need curves to get moving again. Keep taking in my cloths and buying new. Went from size 20 to a 12-14. Still have around 50 lbs to go.

At this point fluids are the most important, if your not getting your fluids you'll get sicker. I had to go get re hydrated in the beginning. It will make you feel so much better. As for the low sugars, I used the sugar tabs and watched my sugars a lot closer. Room temp Powerade watered down worked great. Tummy didn't like cold stuff, now I'm good with it all. Trust in The Lord!

I'm going to be self pay I live in Valparaiso but I'm willing to travel to get a great Dr. and a great price but I will not go to Mexico like so many private pay people do that just scares mr

I'm from DeMotte

I'm from a small town called DeMotte, in. Was sleeved on Jan 22 and am finally feeling alive again. Now everyone's surgery goes textbook. Had my surgery done by IU bariatric, IU North was the hospital, Dr. Selzer was my surgeon. The surgery and hospital were great, the infection 3 days later was a bummer. They did take good care of me though.

I was happy to go to Don Pablo's and getting grilled chicken off the children's menu with no problem.

Don't drink it cold, cold really irritated my sleeve at first

Praying!

I have trouble with shakes and drinks, so I work on milk, cheese, tuna, etc... To get my Protein in. Just had to find another way, milk counts as a liquid so I enjoy a cup of milk. It all adds up and I was having trouble getting enough calories and this helped.

Good for you!