Hi! This is my first time to post I hope a do it correctly. I am awaiting surgery on January 19. I have gone through with my insurance approval, the only thing left is I must see my cardiologist. I have been lurking in the wings watching the forums. I appreciate the honesty and openness and the advice from everyone. I have several other problems including diabetes, heart problems, sleep apnea, and arthrites, I am hoping this surgery helps with all of them. Has anyone had any improvements with diabetes?:confused:

Georgia Peach

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Hi Georgia, I think the man you want to talk to is Jack. In one of his posts today, he was telling me that he has gone from 200 units a day to 45 units for the whole month of December. Keeping in mind that he has also lost something like 80 pounds.

Hi Georgia, I agree with Randy, Talk to Jack!

Welcome to LBT!!

I would think there would be more out there to discuss diabetes and what is happening; i have my surgery the 16th and after reading some of this, i'm nervous, a lot of problems with dry heaves?

how bad is the barium; i have dr. jay in dallas also

Welcome to BandLand. I'm only two months post surgery but I am very happy with my band. I hope that you will be too!

P.S. The Barium wasn't that bad.

Ok, lots of questions now

I gag a ton at dentists, barium 10 years ago and I am scared to death; i was goin to see if they could do the barium while i am still out from the surgery????

Also this 7 day clear diet thing has me scared, i'm a diet coke feen and now i bet i get withdrawals and headaches

I had my surgery on Dec. 20th, i was taken to xray for the barium while i was in the recovery room,and it was only a sip of the barium. I am also a diabetic, which i have not taken my medicine but once since surgery but i keep a daily check on my sugar levels. I had my 2 week follow up yesterday and I have lost 16 lbs. YEA!!! and i get to start at the gym now. I have had absolutely NO nausea,dry heaves, or vomiting since the surgery. Just remember drink and eat slow and stop when u start to fill full. Chew Chew Chew.

GeorgiaPeach I am also tentatively scheduled for surgery Jan 19. I will be at the Surgery Center in Richardson. I have my preop appt Friday and then will need some lab work. I'll keep my fingers crossed for ya. M

TXHoney1964--thanks for the info, just a sip really? who did your surgery? I have Dr. Jay i go the 16th for surgery; why did you not take your diabetic medicine but once? did you quit all meds or what? have you gone back to see your physician on all this or just doing it yourself?

Well on my diabetic meds, I only take pills, I have been a nurse for 23 years and my Dr. and I have discussed the taking of my medicine. My blood sugar bottomed out because i am taking in ALOT less calories than i was, so i take my meds when i need it and so far i haven't needed it. My Dr. trusts me on this because i know my body and what is going on. I had my 2 week check up on the 3rd. and i am going to set up my first fill for about 2 weeks from now. Dr. Powell in dallas did my surgery, but i was referred by Dr. Fred Maese and i will be going back to Dr. Maese because he does the fills in his office and is easier for me since i live 140 miles from dallas. Good luck to yall and i hope that its as easy for you as it has been for me. I am starting the gym friday and i can't wait.

Welcome to LBT! I only had to take a small sip too, and it wasn't bad at all. I gag on all that stuff too, so if I can do it, so can you! :)

Jamoorse, MsJoy, my DW, had her surgery done by Dr. Jay on the 28th of Dec. They came and got her while she was in recovery and took her down to radiology for the barium swallow. She says that it really wasn't anything. A couple of swallows, not really any kind of taste. A couple of x-rays and she was out of there.

The liquid pre-op diet ain't nothin' either. I read on here yesterday, think of the diets that you have tried for YEARS. This is only for 7 days. MsJoy says just keep your tummy occupied with something...water, juice (non-acidic), gatorade, crystal light, broth, coffee...whatever. She too, is a diet coke addict and she had NO withdrawals or headaches. You'll do great!

Oh...and they had her take her blood pressure meds before surgery.

Thanks for the info from all of y'all. Hope to see Dr Jay soon myself.

Georgia, how nervous are you now? Only ten days to go...