hello all, After thinking and thinking, this is something I want to do for myself. I have been reading and researching and to tell you the truth my head is spinning. I have type 2 diabtic is it true that it could go away . karen

HI KAren,

My doc says yes, new study says it can reduce meds needed or completely go away, that is what made me want to get banded.

My doc says the shorter the time you are type II diabetic, the more likely it is to "cure" you. Actually RNY bypass is the one most touted as a diabetic "cure". Go to a seminar and ask the surgeon! He will let you know what his experience is with his patient base.

I was mildly diabetic. A1C of about 7.5, average morning glucose 130-150. I went on one Metformin tablet per day in the morning. The A1C went to 7.0, morning glucose to 110-120. Then because I was diabetic, my Triglycerides doubled, and the cholesterol started eeking up, had to start on cholesterol medicine.

I was banded in 11/2007. I have only lost about 34ish pounds since being banded, but have lost about 54ish since 11/2006. I no longer take Metformin or Cholesterol medicine. My A1C is 6.4, average morning glucose is between 100-110, I am always higher in the morning for some reason. My over-all cholesterol is 164, triglycerides are normal.

Now, that is only losing 54 of the 110-120 I have to lose. Right now I am going through a bad patch and sticking chocolate in my face everytime I turn around so hopefully it is not making my numbers climb but I am not gaining weight.

If you want my opinion about the lap-band, I am glad I did something since I was not able to do it entirely on my own, but it has not been the cure-all for me. I have head-hunger, and an attachment to sweet stuff that I really need to deal with. I sort of wish I had gone with gastric bypass or the sleeving. My doctor lets me know it too every time I come in (he can be a little ass sometimes).

Hope this helps...