I just got good news today. My wife told me her latest labs say she no longer needs cholesterol meds! She shed her need for diabetes medicine even before getting out of the hospital after her Roux N Y surgery. I got the sleeve and I have kicked my diabetes medicine as well, the disease that had a great deal to do with my dad dying at the age of 46. I am on the edge of ridding myself of high-blood pressure meds. Another 10 pounds should do it. My resting heart rate is down 30 BPM, my heart is happy.

I know WLS does not affect everyone the same but it sure is great that it can kick these bad boys out of your life.

Congrats to you and your wife!! I haven't had any diabetes meds (I was on 3) or high blood pressure meds (I was on 2) since my surgery date. I am praying it stays that way, but it is soon out of the gate so waiting to see what my first A1C brings.

My high blood sugar is also gone. My A1C was at 6 and my PCP said technically I am still diabetic until my A1C is below 6. I'm just happy I'm doing so well and my blood sugar level is down.! Here's to good health!

Congrats! I cant wait to be sleeved and be able to get off my high blood pressure meds

That's great!

I would say just say congrats but be careful depending on how long you were a diabetic it can return after weight loss surgery. I have a friend that lost 80lbs was off meds for 5 months but then needed them again but not as much as beofre. That darn pancres has a mind of its own at times. Make sure to just becareful and watch your levels

I hesitated to start this thread because I know that not everyone who has WLS drops diabetes and the other obesity related conditions. I am sure, however, that your health will improve as you put healthy eating, drinking, and exercise practices into your life.

But: http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-504763_162-57404810-10391704/weight-loss-surgery-can-reverse-diabetes-studies-confirm/

Congrats! That's what it's all about!!!!