I was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes about 3 years ago, and after struggling with both my weight and blood sugar control, I made the decision to have gastric bypass surgery in March 2024. It's been quite a journey so far.

It's been about 15 months since surgery, and honestly, it's been both harder and more rewarding than I expected. Some days I feel amazing with more energy than I've had in years, and other days I'm frustrated with how little I can eat or dealing with dumping syndrome. My diabetes numbers are slowly improving, but it's been a balancing act figuring out how to eat enough protein in tiny portions while not spiking my blood sugar. The good news is I'm off my blood pressure meds completely now!

Keep it up! You've come such a long way, and it's amazing to hear you're off your meds .

That's quite a journey you've been on. I'm curious, what's been the biggest surprise for you, either positive or negative, since having the surgery? Something you didn't expect going into it?

44 minutes ago, SammyGold said:

That's quite a journey you've been on. I'm curious, what's been the biggest surprise for you, either positive or negative, since having the surgery? Something you didn't expect going into it? 

Honestly, the biggest surprise has been how much my relationship with food has completely changed. I actually taste food now in a way I never did before, when you can only eat a few bites, you really pay attention to every single one. I used to mindlessly eat while watching TV, but now every meal feels intentional. It sounds weird, but I think I appreciate food more now than when I could eat unlimited amounts.

I thought losing weight would just make my blood sugar easier to control, but it's been way more complicated. Some days I eat the exact same breakfast and my numbers are totally different. Also nobody really prepared me for how emotional it would be watching my medication list get shorter - getting off blood pressure meds was amazing but also this weird moment of grief thinking about all those years on pills.

1 hour ago, LiamAM83 said:

Keep it up! You've come such a long way, and it's amazing to hear you're off your meds .

Thanks for the support! ?

Great results and good job maintaining awareness on which adjustments are beneficial.

WLS is only part of the solution for us. There is a pile of discipline and work involved that the rest of the world forgets we engage in.

Welcome to the Bariatric Group!

Diabetes is a strange critter. With diabetes, you have to remember that your liver will push out glycogen and convert it to glucose overnight, that is why you have differing numbers with the same breakfast. It is also dependent on what you ate the night before. I still get strange numbers, but I'm off all of my medications and insulin for diabetes and I'm only 7 weeks out from surgery. I haven't taken any meds or insulin since the day before my surgery. The highest I have been is 137, and I don't go below 83 mg/dl. I got rid of my Dexcom 7s to a needy friend, and will be giving my syringes and unopened bottles of insulin to my endocrinologist who I see next week on Thursday. Already, it has been quite a ride. From the hormones flying about, to not having to inject insulin and reduced medications, I'm moving better, walking a lot and recently was released to go back to the gym where I swim, cycle and lift weights. I can't imagine my life any different now, best decision I've ever made. Ask me in a year how I feel. LOL

On 6/25/2025 at 8:38 PM, Dub said:

Great results and good job maintaining awareness on which adjustments are beneficial.

WLS is only part of the solution for us. There is a pile of discipline and work involved that the rest of the world forgets we engage in. 

Between measuring out my tiny portions, taking all my vitamins, and trying to hit my protein goals while keeping my blood sugar stable, some days feel like a full-time job XD

On 6/26/2025 at 6:22 AM, WendyJane said:

Welcome to the Bariatric Group!

Diabetes is a strange critter. With diabetes, you have to remember that your liver will push out glycogen and convert it to glucose overnight, that is why you have differing numbers with the same Breakfast. It is also dependent on what you ate the night before. I still get strange numbers, but I'm off all of my medications and insulin for diabetes and I'm only 7 weeks out from surgery. I haven't taken any meds or insulin since the day before my surgery. The highest I have been is 137, and I don't go below 83 mg/dl. I got rid of my Dexcom 7s to a needy friend, and will be giving my syringes and unopened bottles of insulin to my endocrinologist who I see next week on Thursday. Already, it has been quite a ride. From the hormones flying about, to not having to inject insulin and reduced medications, I'm moving better, walking a lot and recently was released to go back to the gym where I swim, cycle and lift weights. I can't imagine my life any different now, best decision I've ever made. Ask me in a year how I feel. LOL 

Wow, congratulations on being off all your diabetes meds and insulin already at just 7 weeks out! You're so right about the liver doing its own thing overnight, I'm still learning all these quirks. My morning numbers can be all over the place even when I eat the exact same thing. It's reassuring to hear from someone who's had such amazing results with their blood sugar. I'm still on a reduced dose of Metformin but hoping to get off it completely as I continue losing weight.

Can I ask what your typical breakfast looks like now? I'm always trying to find that sweet spot between getting enough protein in and not spiking my glucose.