t1da

Thanks! Same to you all the best! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Not quite sure how to "tag" someone yet - but in response to gingeryank's post - I've been type 1 diabetic for 13 years - I was diagnosed when I was 17. I was a skinny kid back then and didn't know anything about the disease. As you grow and learn I've managed to live a fairly normal life work related / social life related you just need to be careful. What lead me to the sleeve was a bunch of steroid injections in my injured hand from sports and about 100lbs of weight gain in a year. Insulin is a growth hormone it puts weight on people. As you gain weight you need more insulin. With the steroids it was awful. I had the sleeve done on 3/9 and my pre op diet started 2/26. Since 2/26 I am down just over 41 lbs and am taking a fraction of the insulin I used to. I feel better every day. I would think it's helping I'm just concerned with any longer term issues that may arise. I don't know many type 1 diabetics that have had this done. If anyone else has I would love to hear a story and about your successes! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I just had the sleeve done 3/9/16 and I am a type 1 diabetic. I will be on insulin injections / pump for the rest of my life or until they find a cure. My body attacked and destroyed my pancreas. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App