Mid-40's, pre-op female looking for information on comorbity (i.e. diabetes, fatty liver, etc) resolution, if any.

Height 5'7"

BMI 36

Just wondering if anyone who has had the surgery has seen any significant changes in chronic diseases or conditions post-op? Please share.

I had high BP, high cholesterol and pre diabetes. I'm off all meds and I'm 7 weeks post op. I am 45 and have never seen a cholesterol number below 200, since I was 20 years old. My latest is 162, down from 325.

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I was on medication for diabetes, High Blood pressure, cholesterol and a CPAP. The day after my surgery my surgen came to see me and asked me if I brought my meds from home. When I showed her I did she took them and threw them in the trash and told me you will not be needing these any more, and she was right.

10 hours ago, ButterflyNinja said:

Mid-40's, pre-op female looking for information on comorbity (i.e. diabetes, fatty liver, etc) resolution, if any.

Height 5'7"

BMI 36

Just wondering if anyone who has had the surgery has seen any significant changes in chronic diseases or conditions post-op? Please share.

All of my co-morbidities resolved in 6 months. That was within only losing about less than 1/2 of my excess weight.

Diabetes

High Blood Pressue

Arthritis (my knee does not hurt anymore)

Skin (I had diabetes related skin issues)

I have not yet had my sleeve (Thursday, yay!). My doctor said he normally discontinues meds (BP, diabetes, statins) with surgery. However, as a cardiac patient, I needed okay from my cardiologist on the statins. He said absolutely not. I take a 20 mg statin and also a twice monthly shot for high cholesterol. I have had a triple bypass which failed after 6 months, which was crushing.

SO even though your bariatric doctor is great, be sure your other long-term doctors are on board. It's always about health. My bariatric doctor was not offended or upset. He truly cares about my health!