I'm new here and just wanted to say hey. I'm a 35yo man living wid type 2 diabetes, and after years of struggling with my weight and blood sugar, I finally decided to take a more serious step. I’m currently going through the process of getting approved for bariatric surgery but I’m trying to prepare myself mentally and physically as best I can.

Managing diabetes hasn’t been easy, especially with the ups and downs that come with it. I’ve tried different diets and workouts but I’ve reached a point where I need a reset. I'm hopeful this surgery will be that reset.

Welcome! As you can see from your other posts here this is a positive community that encourages each other in good health, all kinds. We are not doctors, just regular people working hard at getting/being healthy who have had weight loss surgery (WLS). Surgery and the left style changes are still really hard work. I’m glad I got it and wish I had done it sooner. There’s no guarantees that diabetes will be reversed but there’s a strong chance, and you will know you have honestly tried your very best to beat it. Glad you are here!

Welcome!

I'm not sure what surgery you are considering, but as food for thought, Gastric Bypass does have significantly better rates of type 2 diabetes remission:

https://www.facs.org/media-center/press-releases/2024/gastric-bypass-improves-long-term-diabetes-remission-even-after-weight-recurrence/

I personally went off all my diabetes meds about 2 weeks after surgery.

16 hours ago, learn2cook said:

Welcome! As you can see from your other posts here this is a positive community that encourages each other in good health, all kinds. We are not doctors, just regular people working hard at getting/being healthy who have had weight loss surgery (WLS). Surgery and the left style changes are still really hard work. I’m glad I got it and wish I had done it sooner. There’s no guarantees that diabetes will be reversed but there’s a strong chance, and you will know you have honestly tried your very best to beat it. Glad you are here!

That means a lot. tnx... i’ve been reading through a few threads and this place does feel supportive which I appreciate. I know surgery isn’t a magic fix, but I’m ready to put in the work. Thanks again brother.

16 hours ago, SpartanMaker said:

Welcome!

I'm not sure what surgery you are considering, but as food for thought, Gastric Bypass does have significantly better rates of type 2 diabetes remission:

https://www.facs.org/media-center/press-releases/2024/gastric-bypass-improves-long-term-diabetes-remission-even-after-weight-recurrence/

I personally went off all my diabetes meds about 2 weeks after surgery.

Wow, thank you for sharing that SpartanMaker. I’m actually finna have gastric bypass.

Welcome Magicman,

Here is where you will get a lot of answers to your questions that you may have. Feel free to ask anything and everything. I know that knowledge is power, and you want to be powerful going into the Metabolic Surgery/Bariatric Surgery. The last time I took my insulin and meds for my diabetes was the day before my surgery. I have not been over 137 mg/dl since that time and got rid of my Dexcom 7's to a needy friend since I don't need them anymore. I see my endocrinologist next week, and I already know that my A1C is 5.1 which is a lot better than it was before. I basically don't have the A1C to be called a diabetic, but it is in remission for sure. I just need to keep on the program and not regain weight. I'm only 7 weeks out from surgery, but already I have to buy a smaller swim suit and clothes, my pants keep falling down. I'm feeling better and know I'm healthier. Welcome to the Bariatric Club, you found a good spot for support and question asking!!