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vmack2001
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Hello I came across your blog and I myself am a diabetic..I am type 2 myself but i take 2 diff.types of insulin. i take levimir before i go to bed every night and humalog only when needed..i take metformin as well..I myself has struggled with my weight. I have been banded for exactly 1 yr now and only have lost 34 lbs.. before my surgery i was taking meds for high cholesterol and high blood pressure..glad to say I only now take levimer and metformin.. so with me loosing the 34 lbs has helped with my health..due to my diabetes and the insulin i am on.. its hard for me to loose weight..im only loosing a few lbs a month... but for your BMI only being in the 27 range you wouldnt qualify for the band.. but since you are a diabetic, depending on your insurance company it should cover the surgery as long as your doc agrees.. theres just a few requirements your insurance will have you go thru..I have BCBS so the process for me was extremely easy..
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Hey momma3. No one ever said it would be easy..are you able to hold food down? how much have you lost so far?