Diabetics That Have Had A Sleeve?

[jules58 37]

Hi I due to have my sleeve on the 3/9,I want to know becuase Im type 2 am I prone to infections more then non diabetics??

Will the wounds heal quickly.

Thanks Julie

[Ryokokitty 26]

I had most of my incisions heal within six weeks. The one that took the longest to heal was right above my belly button and kept opening slightly because I slept on my side. I didn't have any infections.

[CelticHarpist 26]

Mine healed fine. If you are having issues with healing prior to surgery from other abrasions or cuts with your healing then I would suggest telling your surgeon ahead of time. I have never had trouble with wound-healing, and I didn't post surgery either.

The nice thing is pre-surgery I was on a diabetic medication that cost $500-600 every three months or close to $200 monthly. I emerged from surgery with my blood-sugars under control daily. Mostly I run 102-105 blood sugars every day since surgery (lowest 92-94, highest 115-117). I am off any medications. Now that I am starting more exercise, I will monitor for low blood sugars!

Hoping things go well for you.

[Ms skinniness 3,003]

I healed quickly with no complications with the surgery. My blood sugar is great and I'm on no meds for anything so far.

[Bug 10]

Hi,

I was sleeved Mon. Aug 6 and released on that Thurs. I was a Diabetic that Monday But was

taken off Meds at my release. I am having # 80s to upper 90s and was taken off other Meds.

I had the same ? pior to the sleeve and Doc said I would be fine with heeling.I feel great only

a little pain from 1 insision in somach muscle wall.

Good Luck

[jules58 37]

Thanks for the replies.

Will keep u all posted

Regards Julie from Australia.

[CelticHarpist 26]

Hey Julie,

I just got back my first HgA1C since surgery. It was 5.7 (and only had surgery 2 months prior to it and the test rates the last three months). 5.6 is NORMAL - non-diabetic. My primary doc was impressed!