does the sleeve conquer the diabetes and other illnesses?

[von buck]

Cr, yup that's what happens with apnea. You stop breathing, then suddenly gasp for air. I have and hope the sleeve will help

[sliza]

I just met with my surgeon this week and we choose the sleeve procedure. I have type II Diabetes and he expects me to no longer need insulin after surgery. Such good news and a big motivation for me right now.

[Brankenna]

I was diabetic for many years and am no longer since getting the gastric sleeve. I had the surgery almost 9 months ago. My sugars are perfect. I am no longer even considered at risk for diabetes according to my blood work. Good luck to you!!!!!

[Shirl]

My father died relatively young due to diabetes, I was diagnosed with prediabetes about four years ago, and since I have been determined to loose weight and live a healthier lifestyle, to no avail. On Dec. 2015, my MD informed me I'm a few point from being full blown diabetic, it was my motivator to beg my physician to refer me to a bariatric surgeon. I have met two different bariatric surgeons, and they both said that data shows that the sleeve corrects the endocrine system, and in thousandths of cases it has corrected diabetes, as well as helped in cardiovascular and skeletal areas.

What it doesn't correct is emotional eating or "head hunger" as I've read somewhere in the forum's posts, but they said the sleeve is the tool that will help those of us who have food addictions deal with root of problem without giving in to urges, or if we do, we pay some serious physical consequences... from what I understood.

I am still in preop and clearance proceedings and I hoping that by end of April after my final exams I will find out my surgery date.

[von buck]

Thanks Shirley, unfortunately my insurance won't cover it, my BMI is too low. First time I ever heard and I can't afford to pay out of pocket. I guess it's the old fashion way

[Donna Rudewick]

Im a type 2 diabetic. I asked my doctor the same thing. What I was told is most type 2 diabetics will get off meds but it depends on what you do before surgery. I personally take 5 insulin shots a day and 2 different oral meds. My A1C at last check was 9.5. Type 2 diabetes means insulin resistant. In other words you only need about 20 units for a normal person, or rather thats what the pancreas produces. Type 2 diabetics still produce insulin, they are just very resistant to it. Thats where I was told the A1C comes in at surgery time. The lower you get your A1C down at the time of surgery the better the chance of totally getting off all meds. Thats why I was put on a 1200 calorie diet before even getting a surgery date. But even after surgery and you get off your meds you must continue to keep a check on your sugars. Once a diabetic always a diabetic. It never goes away, all we can do is keep it in check with diet and exercise. But like you I am looking forward to the day when I no longer feel like a walking pin cushion.

[WANAGL]

I was diabetic for many years and am no longer since getting the gastric sleeve. I had the surgery almost 9 months ago. My sugars are perfect. I am no longer even considered at risk for diabetes according to my blood work. Good luck to you!!!!!

Immediately post-op my glucose numbers dropped dramatically.

[Kajunguy]

I had the sleeve done April 5th. Im not on insulin just pills. Pre op my blood sugar was 140-155. Next morning after surgery it was 104 with no meds. I'm still off meds and it's 100 - 105. We will see if this continues after I get back to eating normal food.

[WANAGL]

I had the sleeve done April 5th. Im not on insulin just pills. Pre op my blood sugar was 140-155. Next morning after surgery it was 104 with no meds. I'm still off meds and it's 100 - 105. We will see if this continues after I get back to eating normal food.

I'm 3.5 months out. Insulin dependent diabetic. Since surgery numbers are steadily decreasing. I only had to have a high unit injection once. I test my sugar as I always have and have been told I'll have to forever.

[Theresa2]

Am still on metformin but off insulin and januvia. A1C was 7.5 at last check.

[SomeGuyJeff]

i was on 200u of slow insulin daily - and 50u (sliding scale) at every meal of fast acting
2000 mg of metformin (well 2 kombiglyze) daily.

no pills or insulin for just over a year. diet and exercise.

15 months out - a1c is 5.1

[jenny53669]

I have type 2 diabetes for the last 3-1/2 yrs as well as high cholesterol. My PCP has me on Lipitor which has help reduce the cholesterol some, but in turn elevated my liver enzymes. I'm sure I most likely have fatty liver as well. My VSG is scheduled for Jan 13 and I'm hoping that sticking to the clear liquids and then small portions will help alleviate the symptoms of the diabetes, and lessen the medication. One thing I wonder (because I'm doing self-pay and going to MX for the surgery) did others in this same type of situation tell their regular PCP doc and what was the response? I'm worried the doc will chastise me etc., or I guess in extreme measures say she won't see me any longer? I guess if so I'd just find another doc. I also have a lot of anxiety/OCD/depression issues and so of course I worry more than needed about everything! I'm just afraid to tell the doc and get a negative response.

[Pattimelt]

Hi Jenny! I too am wondering whether or not to tell my PCP about my surgery plans. I adore him as my doctor, but not sure what his reaction may be if I tell him I'm going to Mexico for the sleeve. He knows I'm miserable being so obese, and my weight contributes to my other medical problems. I'm just not sure I want to tell him before surgery. At this point I'm thinking I'll make a post op appointment about ten days after I get home from Mexico. I'll tell him then and let him inspect my incisions. I do feel like I need an advocate and a healthcare agent after surgery, and he's the logical choice!

Let me know what you decide to do. Good luck with your surgery, I'm sure all will be well! Patti

[Jimmey]

I am 3 months post op and no longer take diabetic meds and high blood pressure meds. my numbers are all in normal ranges.I feel so much better now. I hope this is a long term benefit...

[aeridale]

I had the sleeve while I only lost 60 pounds in a year my diabetes is almost gone in the first 3 months I was off insulin my A1C was 6.9 when I had the surgery, I was off insulin for 6 months with no pills or nothing and got down to 6.6 and recently went on victosa and am down to 6.2 as of last month. My blood pressure mess we're cut from two mods down to one med and then that medication cut in half. So I did have some side effects to my health.