Type 1 Sleeve

[hamitchell 15]

There isn't much under the Type 1 group discussion, so I wondered if there were some here who could just generally describe experiences post-surgery and any any issues/surprises.

I'm going in Dec. 13th in Managua, Nic. My wife's from there, so I'm comfortable with language/doc/hospital (accredited). Thanks in advance for anything you can offer!

[jessiquoi 623]

hi! i'm a type 1, and i'm scheduled for 11/18. there's very little on here, i agree, but there are enough of us that someone always answers when we ask a question.

my biggest concerns are: 1) going low and not being able to take in enough glucose; and 2) healing slower because, well, i usually do.

i'll be happy to share my experiences with you once i have them .

[hamitchell 15]

Thanks, Jessi. I agree--if you're too ill to eat glucose tabs or drink juice, I guess you could do a glucagon shot, but I've never done one before. I need to ask the Endo. I had an appendectomy a few years back and healed well--even if I wasn't in perfect control. I think we'll be high sugar several days after surgery b/c of the trauma, but it should resolve fairly soon.

I was interested, too, in the relative difficulty in losing weight as a type 1 versus type 2 or non-diabetic. I'm pretty active (run 3 miles at a time, 10 min. miles) and hope that helps. It took me 1.5 years to get from couch to that! I hope that helps with the healing. One of the few times you'll have me admit my (nagging) wife was right, but she's often awesome. She runs with me, which helps.

I have also gotten off diet coke which was a 6 can habit; drink Water joe instead and then just Water. That was tough, but doable, since I didn't come off caffeine. I think post-op I am going to have one shot of water joe to avoid headaches, then rest of day water or flavored water, for hydration.

I guess with my pump settings, I'll wait until the sugars come down from the trauma, then shoot for about 1/2 normal basal, and go real low on bolus, maybe just bolus an hour after eating to make sure don't go low.

What a complicated life we lead!

[jessiquoi 623]

my endo and i discussed this, and she wants me to cut my basal right away and just bolus as i need while i'm home recuperating and figuring out what the new norm is. i'm feeling very comfy with that suggestion. i use a CGM also, so i will do my best to keep me at a safe and comfortable reading.

i really don't think being a Type 1 will cause us to lose slower, even though it's really hard to lose weight as a Type 1 normally. i think our more stable blood sugar will help us there.

[Healthy_life2 8,330]

Hi there,

I'm a type one. I'm almost 5 months out from surgery. My A1C is a 5.9. Diabetes is well controlled. Work with your Dr,'s and Dieticians. Each of us will experience WLS and diabetes differently.

I used two types of insulin before surgery. I'm now taking one at a much lower dose. I am experiencing lows. My dietician has added carbohydrates to every meal. I eat my Protein first and a small bite of potato. I work out about an hour and a half six days a week. I now eat a small amount of carb's before and after I work out. It has kept the lows away. If my blood sugar drops rapidly I drink watered down orange juice or a glucose tab.

My family Dr. is amazed at what this surgery has done for my health.

Edited October 31, 2014 by jenn1

[jessiquoi 623]

@@jenn1, your stats are amazing! you've lost almost 100 lbs in less than 5 months?!?!?! fantastic! thanks for sharing.

[Healthy_life2 8,330]

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Oooh..Ok, Let me explain I have lost 78 from surgery and 94 from my highest weight. Did not mean to mislead anyone. It's just the way I'm tracking.

Edited October 31, 2014 by jenn1

[Healthy_life2 8,330]

Ok changed it..Whew~

Edited October 31, 2014 by jenn1

[jessiquoi 623]

no worries here, that's how i'm tracking too.

[jessiquoi 623]

still very awesome, jenn!

[Healthy_life2 8,330]

Thanks.

Hope all goes well for you. Keep us posted.

[hamitchell 15]

Jenn, I would keep the entire loss on there! You earned it.

I had a very interesting long conversation a minute ago, just by chance--my offsite IT person is Type 1 and she had a bypass several months ago, and is extremely happy.

Interestingly, her a1c was 8-12!!! And she healed up just fine, no complications. She has obviously more to worry about with bypass (blockage, dumping) but did her homework and hasn't got any complaints--just have to follow the "rules" and not over eat and eat correct things. She's a big powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury fan and something called P2B Peanut Butter powder. Unjury also makes a good multi-vitamin--I'll have to check that out.

She's lost about 50 lbs. Still losing.

[Healthy_life2 8,330]

@@hamitchell

Wonderful!

I love to hear about others that have had success with surgery and getting their diabetes controlled. The health benefits are amazing.

Thanks for sharing