So long story short....I was banded in 2005 and due to recent complications I am having it removed in February and then gastric bypass in March or April. My endocrinologist is suggesting an insulin pump right now for my diabetes. I am taking 5-6 shots a day and three pills and it is still not under control. It sounds absolutely wonderful to be free of the multiple daily injections. I will have to pay a $1000 deductible and then 30% of the pump which will be about $2400. I spoke with my surgeon and he as well thought it was a good idea. I was hoping after I had the bypass I would not have to take insulin after I had a significant weight loss. I do not want to invest that much money on an insulin pump and only need it for about a year. So I was wondering if any of you have had a similar situation, or if you had to take multiple injections daily and was able to get off of insulin completely and how long it took you?

I was on an insulin pump for both basal and bolus prior to my gastric bypass in April, 2016. I have only lost 50 lbs, but I have decreased my insulin by a lot and do not need to bolus anymore. My basal rate has decreased twice. However, I'm having a very difficult time getting past 50 lbs lost, but my diabetes is under great control. So, I am still using my pump only because I prefer the convenience of it over multiple shots a day. If I could lose another 50-75 lbs I think I could possibly come off insulin completely. Getting there is another story.

I hope this helped you.

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