Still insulin dependent?!

[mama0297 6]

Surgery date: 2/24/15. Post-op glucose readings fair, in hospital. First day full liquid diet, 177, 259, 261 next a.m., 184 (fasting). Needless to say, I am back on insulin. Total carbs that day: 21 grams; protein: 51 grams, total calories: 208, total Fluid intake: 78 oz. I am very depressed. The reason for the surgery was to get off insulin and other meds. I understand that it is soon, but I wanted to be one of those people that get out of the hospital without meds/ insulin. Well that is the story of my life. Anyhoo, doc did say not to lose hope as with weight loss it may improve. I hope so but so far...not my luck. Anyone else have the same issue and actually did get some meds reduced and insulin kept at bay? Please let me know, I am really feeling stupid for getting this surgery right now....

[Healthy_life2 8,327]

Slow your roll...You are just beginning this process. Heath issues will improve as you go. I'm wondering where you got the Idea that changes will happen so quickly?

[mama0297 6]

My doc told me 90% of his patients do so before leaving the hospital...figures I'd be in the 10%!

[chrispina 18]

My husband is a type 1 diabetic and whenever he is sick, his numbers shoot way up. It could just be your liver kicking out more glucose in response to the surgery.

[Gibble 28]

I had my sleeve 2/17/14, After 2 a1c of 6.2 I finally got off insulin in November, Doing great now. Just eat the Protein and very few carbs and it will happen for you too!!

[Bruce Peter 39]

Had my surgery 2/25. So far my readings have all been below 150 and dropping. I read 133 today, so I took a half dose. I think it takes a few weeks for your body to adjust. Hang in there

[Rhonda137 12]

Also, as you lose weight, your blood sugar should go down. Especially when you start feeling better and excercise.

[Healthy_life2 8,327]

My a1C is 5.5 Woohoo..This is so worth it!

[Packerfan61964 293]

@Rhonda137....... that is not necessarily true. It depends on how much insulin you were taking before and everyone's endocrine system is different. Before surgery I took 6 bottles of N and 4 bottles of R. now the week after surgery when i was on the clear liquid diet, I drank liquid Protein and broth and SF popsickles and took NO insulin. Once I started back on soft foods......i was back on insulin. Now I am down 85 lbs and still taking insulin.....3 bottles of N and 1 bottle of R. Maybe when I hit my goal weight I wont have to take any. IDK!! Please monitor your readings closely I have bottomed out so many times over the past 4 months thats its unreal!!! Good luck to you!!!!

[bluesclues 49]

It takes time for your body to adjust. I'm taking half the insulin I used to take but the weight loss has been slow but its steady. I'm still taking other meds as well and probably will have to continue but you need to be patient. plus when I'm sick my BS levels rocket...also after surgery, they wouldn't go down either. Everyone is different....