Diabetes

[walleye977 10]

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

[jess929 41]

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

[SilviaC 20]

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

[Tracym1107 47]

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!!!

[Tracym1107 47]

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??

[virgie 8]

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.

[SilviaC 20]

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

[SilviaC 20]

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

[bpbeadles 7]

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!

[Vicki Loichinger 444]

very encouraging.

[walleye977 10]

Thanks for the replies good information to know