Type 2 Diabetes

[beefalogal 43]

OK, I admit to weighing 100 pounds more than I weighed as a blushing bride in 1968. The 100 pounds bothers me but not nearly as much as the copious number of pills I take every day along with 45 units of lantus. Am I being realistic in expecting the diabetes to resolve itself with losing the 100 pounds and adding a reasonable exercise program? Can anyone say that it has worked out that way for them?

[Kiwi/Nanci 9]

well I am 9 days post op and have Diabetes 2....they just have cut my diabetic meds in 1/2 and say I will be off them altogether in 10 weeks.........so yes I think we will be good to go and it will all go away.......yeeeeaahhhaaaa

[4ALongerLife 329]

Wait, have you had WLS? Or just considering it?

I have seen MANY a successful story from SEVERAL diabetic WLS candidates. You CAN turn this around with sleeve. For me, I worked out for years and could never keep the weight off "for good." I don't have diabetes (yet) but had the surgery because I could see the road that I was going down.

And I was 110 lbs. overweight prior to surgery. About 15 lbs. left to go and I am doing 4-6+ miles a day (I am a workout fiend according to some, so... IDK if that's atypical or not).

[4ALongerLife 329]

Hey! You are pre-surgery and relatively close to my area (I'm in Carrollton). Baylor Plano has monthly support group meetings. I think it's second wed. of the month... if you can make it next time, hope you will come!

You CAN do this!

[thisislou 13]

I’m type II also – and yes – it is possible. I’m @ the 2 year post stage and maintaining a loss of 85 – 90 lbs. Prior I was very close to going to the pump for my diabetes. In fact – that help push me to the sleeve. I was on metformin 1000 mg twice a day, Glucotrol 10 mg once a day, Lantus 45 and also – when needed a fast acting insulin. Now, I only use Victoza - 1 shot a day and I am averaging a reading of ~ 105. I eat what I want – in fact I really think if I stop all the sugar intake I could stop the Victoza. I have also stopped taking most of the other pills – like Zetia, Ramiprill, tetracycline. Like I said – it has been 2 years and life is great. My only regret, as many others have said – I should have had it done years ago … I just turned 61 when I had the operation.

Hope this helps

[beefalogal 43]

I’m type II also – and yes – it is possible. I’m @ the 2 year post stage and maintaining a loss of 85 – 90 lbs. Prior I was very close to going to the pump for my diabetes. In fact – that help push me to the sleeve. I was on metformin 1000 mg twice a day' date=' Glucotrol 10 mg once a day, Lantus 45 and also – when needed a fast acting insulin. Now, I only use Victoza - 1 shot a day and I am averaging a reading of ~ 105. I eat what I want – in fact I really think if I stop all the sugar intake I could stop the Victoza. I have also stopped taking most of the other pills – like Zetia, Ramiprill, tetracycline. Like I said – it has been 2 years and life is great. My only regret, as many others have said – I should have had it done years ago … I just turned 61 when I had the operation.

Hope this helps[/quote']

Your meds are very similar to mine. When I heard myself described as a brittle diabetic it was a huge wake up call. The pump was the next option for me and I did not want to go there. I think I pop a pill or two for every "lifestyle" condition there is: blood pressure, etc. Unfortunately I have glucose brain this morning and I can not begin to attempt to spell the many others.

[TinaMari 75]

If your speaking of having WLS I definitely think you can reverse it. However reversing diabetes without WLS is a gamble but still possible it just has a lower probability. There are several studies on this you should google it.

Now, I was diagnosed with the dreadful diabetes in June of 2011. I too was on 45 units of lantus and 20-25 units of humalog or Apidra before every meal. After a few months I quit taking the humalog Bc the lantus was working fine. So when I found out WLS could reverse diabetes I was all in. In fact, I had never considered having WLS until I was diagnosed with diabetes. I was so depressed and never wanted that disease to me it was a death sentence. I couldn't take it. So without even really thinking it through I had the sleeve done on July 17th. I went to one info session and I remembered holding back tears when the dr said diabetes would be eliminated. To make a long story short... July 16, 2012 was thee LAST day of me taking any diabetes medications. Praise God! Every once in a while I check my bgl. They tend to be in the 75-89 range. So I am super happy with my decision. The sleeve can reverse your situation. Some people don't completely come off their medications for a few weeks-months post op. But prayerfully you too will be able to come off those insulins shortly after your sleeve! Good luck to you~!!!

[littlebits 154]

OK' date=' I admit to weighing 100 pounds more than I weighed as a blushing bride in 1968. The 100 pounds bothers me but not nearly as much as the copious number of pills I take every day along with 45 units of lantus. Am I being realistic in expecting the diabetes to resolve itself with losing the 100 pounds and adding a reasonable exercise program? Can anyone say that it has worked out that way for them?[/quote']

I'm almost 9 weeks post op. My doctor took me off of my Metformin several days before my surgery & told me to stay off post-op...good luck!

[murfsgirl 22]

Last August my sugar level was 210! Type 2, this scared me! I was put on janumet, day of surgery, 7/17/12 it was 154, 3 weeks after surgery, 95!!! No more pills! Also my cholesterol, high blood pressure pills are a thing of the past, didn't expect it to be so short of time though, I'm very very happy!

[Morticia 9]

Had surgery on Aug. 14th, had insulin day of surgery and next day. On the 16th I am no longer taking the 2000 mg of metformin or the 10mg of glyburide. I had this surgery to get off of meds and I am so grateful that the surgery has surpassed all my expections. I wish you all the luck.