Just wondering how many went in having diabetes then after rny didn't and if there is anyone it didnt help get rid of diabetes. I went to my first informational meeting last week to get this process started and they said only 80% percent lose there diabetes I have type 2 and I have it under control with pills but like to lose it all together

Just wondering how many went in having diabetes then after rny didn't and if there is anyone it didnt help get rid of diabetes. I went to my first informational meeting last week to get this process started and they said only 80% percent lose there diabetes I have type 2 and I have it under control with pills but like to lose it all together

Hi I went in with type 2 diabetes controlled by metformin 1000mg 2 a day after surgery I was completely off them now I have to watch that my sugar doesn't get too low sometimes it's around 78 and I need to drink something to bring it up

Technically you never get rid of the diabetes. You just get it under perfect control as your food intake is very limited (that's what my doctors told me). I had diabetes before surgery and was on the insulin pump. After surgery I still use the insulin pump but use like 75% less insulin than I use to. My doctor said that I might decrease or completely eliminate the insulin as my weight goes down but there is no guarantee of that. I'm hoping for the best:-)

surgery date: 7/30/12

I've seen many friends leave the hospital no longer on insulin. It depends on the person. I have type 1 so I'll always be on insulin but it takes a lot less to control it. Rarely do I see a reading over 200 anymore. Only when I'm sick or stressed. Best of luck to you!!!

Technically you never get rid of the diabetes. You just get it under perfect control as your food intake is very limited (that's what my doctors told me). I had diabetes before surgery and was on the insulin pump. After surgery I still use the insulin pump but use like 75% less insulin than I use to. My doctor said that I might decrease or completely eliminate the insulin as my weight goes down but there is no guarantee of that. I'm hoping for the best:-)

surgery date: 7/30/12

How do you like the pump?? I'm considering it??

I had surgery on 8/13 and came home on 40 units instead of the 300 units per day and oral meds. So hopefully I can come off all meds.

How do you like the pump?? I'm considering it??

I love it! I only have to change the it every 2 to 3 days so it means no poking 3 to 8 times a day. Well, only my finger to check my sugar but that's all!! I strongly suggest it for someone who pokes more than 3 times a day.

surgery date: 7/30/12

I had surgery on 8/13 and came home on 40 units instead of the 300 units per day and oral meds. So hopefully I can come off all meds.

Same here Virgie. That's my goal, to get off all or at least most of my meds and/or insulin. Good luck!!

surgery date: 7/30/12

They took me off my meds in the hospital. I do check it occasionally & the only time it is a little high is first thing in the morning, but I am just 4 wks post op today!

very encouraging.

Thanks for the replies good information to know