Diabetes, high BP, sleep apnea +++

[Determined and Ready 2]

I have diabetes, high blood pressure,high triglycerides, and sleep apnea. Has anyone been helped by being banded with these medical issues?

[loretta\ Baconton Georgia 10]

what is your bmi? you have the two comobbidieties so as long as you have a 35 you should be ok.

I have diabetes, high blood pressure,high triglycerides, and sleep apnea. Has anyone been helped by being banded with these medical issues?

[Corrigan 75]

I was a diabetic on Metfomin, Byetta and Lantus. My blood sugar was often over 200, A1C 8.7. Since being banded 9 weeks ago I've lost over 50 lbs, blood sugar an hour ago was 88, and A1C last week was 6.1. I still have sleep apnea, but will probably be over it in a few months. BP and cholesterol have always been good, but are better now. Give it a try, you won't

regret it.

[3musketeers 1]

I have diabetes and was banded in August. I'm not losing as fast as I thought, but I was on tons of meds for diabetes and been able to get off of 2 meds and another med has been cut in 1/2. I'm hoping as I start losing some more I can start cutting more. I still take metformin and actos. My last A1C, about 1 month after surgery was 7.5 and I'm hoping this next one will be even lower.

[RobinJ 0]

I had diabetes, high cholesterol, and high blood pressure. I was 191 pounds when I got the band two years ago. 30 pounds later I am off all meds and cholesterol is under 200. I would do it again in a heart beat because it probably added years to my life.

[Determined and Ready 2]

Thanks Robin J, Corrigan, and Three Musketeers for you information. I am so looking forward to getting off my meds and living a healthier life. My BMI is 40. I am so glad that I found this site and can share info with others who have been through what I have. Good luck to us all.

[B-52 7,113]

I have diabetes, high blood pressure,high triglycerides, and sleep apnea. Has anyone been helped by being banded with these medical issues?

I have (had) diabetes where I was taking 60 units of lantus at bedtime plus oral meds before meals. triglycerides, cholesterol, etc where all out of control which resulted n Cardiac surgery.

I was banded 1/31/11, and since then all my bloodwork is within normal limits, I am no longer taking any meds for my diabetes, other meds have either been dc'd of cut in half.

I get lab work done every 3 months before seeing my PCP. I anticipate further improvement as I am still loosing weight and have increased my exercise plan dramatically.

[Determined and Ready 2]

That's awesome B-52! Hope I will be as lucky! Let's keep in touch! Happy Thanksgiving!

[3musketeers 1]

That is awesome! Congratulations! I hope to be there soon. I only take meds for diabetes but have seen a difference. I'm off my insulin and victoza. Taking actos and metformin and hoping to start cutting that down soon. It has also helped my pocket. The victoza alone was $50 a month. Whew!

[B-52 7,113]

That's awesome B-52! Hope I will be as lucky! Let's keep in touch! Happy Thanksgiving!

Thank You. But it wasn't me who did the work.

I never had sleep apnea, confirmed by the pulmonary workup. Although my Wife would beg to differ!