Recent gastric bypass op newby saying hello posting about progress and questions!

[harry866 1]

I am in uk and had surgery on Friday 27th March. I completed the pre op two week diet of slim fast shakes, so far the worst bit and now on liquid diet. Sent home after two days and only had to take pain killers a few times. To be honest enjoying Soups with different flavours, not really a sweet tooth. Doing this mainly to get rid of diabetes and so far so good not taken one drug associated and levels all below 6! No major food pangs as I just remind myself of the goal not to go back onto injecting insulin or victoza and if possible to stay of the metformin.

Looking for any advice and a place to chat about any issues.

[Daisee68 2,493]

Congrats! Diabetes is a big reason for me to want the surgery too! Great advice on this website and I am sure you will find it helpful. Best wises with your journey!

[James Marusek 5,244]

I am 23 months post op from RNY gastric bypass surgery. Before I had surgery, I was a Type 2 diabetic. After the operation it went into remission. Before I even left the hospital, I was off my meds and have remained so for all this time.

[laurenjane 35]

@@harry866, I'm so encouraged by your post regarding your diabetes after surgery. Diabetes is the main reason I am having gastric bypass on May 7th. I'm 37 and I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes about two years ago. I have already experienced complications from diabetes and I can't bear the thought of having to endure additional complications as I get older. My grandfather was my only other family member who had diabetes and I watched him die of several complications due to the disease. Watching him deal with the complications was heart-wrenching. I just don't want to go there! I feel like I'm taking my future health in my hands and changing my life for the better.

Wishing you a quick and easy recovery!