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Congratulations, that's great. I still need to test 2-3 times per day.

I was on 45units of Lantus insulin daily and sliding scale novolog insulin with meals prior to surgery. My blood sugars ran 120-150. I stayed on that dose of insulin after surgery, but found I no longer needed the novolog very often. I was so out of shape and had difficulty walking due to neuropathy so I did not start exercising until 2 months after surgery when I started Water aerobics 3 times a week. My A1C was coming down at 6 months after surgery, not enough for my endocrinologist to take me off insulin or decrease my dose } My blood sugars before meals were running 56-110] but by 9 mos post op my A1C was 6.2 and I was shocked when he completely stopped all my insulin and did not see a need to put me on pills. Still doing well. feel healthier and walking better now. And managing my diabetes with diet and exercise. I think part of the reason he waited to stop the insulin was he needed to be sure I would stick with the healthy food choices.

I was Type II for 12 years and on insulin for 5 years.

I had my sleeve 2/17/14, After 2 a1c of 6.2 I finally got off insulin in November, Doing great now. Just eat the Protein and very few carbs and it will happen for you too!!

I love pop corn, but its one of those things I don't tolerate well, I still eat a little bit, but I have to eat it very slowly It is on the Dr's list of foods that may not be tolerated well, but I had to try it. Good luck

Had labs and saw mine every 3 months for the 1st year then it is once a year.

Because of other medical problems, results of many years of being over weight, and my age my goal is 150, My surgeon set my goal at 180

I am also type 2 diabetic, I originally wanted the lap band but my surgeon thought the sleeve would be a better option for me because I would loose weight faster with less chance of regaining I did research all options before surgery and deceided he was right.. Since having my sleeve in Feb I have lost 68 lbs and gone off insulin and my high B/P meds. I know longer worry about carbs because I eat so few of them, I am usually full after I eat my Protein. Go with the one you feel comfortable with.

cuddle duds.. My legs always seem to be cold, but wearing long underwear really helps

I agree the first 4-6 weeks were hard, but hang in there it does get better I'm 11 months post op and can eat just about anything, but small amounts. I have no regrets.I no longer need insulin or my high blood pressure meds I love my Water aerobics class ( I always hated exercise) and although I'm losing slower than many people on here, I feel healthier and happy with the changes.

Milwaukee,WI

I want to be able to ride a roller coaster again

LOL love it!

I talked to my Dr. about this yesterday and she said its a known fact that our metabolism slows with age so I should't be concerned about my slow weight loss it is normal. I am losing and my labs are good and I feel great.

I know what you mean, mine is too. Isn't it amazing the changes in our bodies after surgery?