The Remarkable Changes In Blood Sugar Levels

[tonydepalma 19]

I've been insulin Dependent since 2005 and pretty sure my Pancreas produces zero insulin so chance I progressed in my 23 years with the disease to Type 1. I was glad when my Surgeon stated they had to rethink that all bariatric patients could get off Insulin. I knew I never would but it would be reduced. Well miracles are happening. i was sleeved November 19th and already down 28 LBS. In the Hospital i brought my own insulin as they never know what amount to give me form past experience. Before surgery I took 120 units of Lantus, 2000 Glucophage (Since 1990) and anywhere from 140-300 units of Novalog a day. Of course I knew it would be reduced more than 80%. I debated endo in Hospital that I needed more novalog to get the sugar lower than the 260 it was running. I ended up taking my own and informing the staff. i went home we agreed that I would use 80 units of Lantus a night and sliding scale on Novalog. i got home and the Novalog decreased to 0 daily but then i got lows in the middle of the night while just using Lantus. Wow Holy Cow! I reduced it to 50 units (My Endo out of country but lets me adjust) still got lows. Today I will not take any and see where this goes. I always scoffed at anyone suggesting I'd not need insulin but in January (when she returns) I will know more and at least know now the reduction is DRASTIC! Wow I love this sleeve my life is totally changed in such a short time.

[Beach Lover 1,084]

Congratulations!! Please keep monitoring yourself and make sure you are doing okay!!