That is FANTASTIC news, congratulations! A better, healthier way of life has impacted your health very significantly! I'm happy for you, and appreciate the motivation of your post :-). Thanks and have a great Sunday!!!

Best wishes you are on the right track. imaluckydog

That is terrific!! That has always been one of my fears is becoming diabetic! My mom has it really bad...she is seriously considering the band now. The only requirement she doesn't meet is the BMI so we will see! I wish you the very best you are doing really well!

God is so good! Just look what can be done in one month! Congrats, and tell people about this so they know that the band does work!

Hi, Blondi:

What great news. Diabetes is a very scary disease. It is actually the reason I had the lap-band to begin with.

The night before my surgery I was told to take 1/2 of my metformin. Usually I take 500mg 2x a day. After the surgery I was told to remain on 250 mgs 2x a day, which is great. Last week I went for my blood work and on Tues I will see my primary. I am hoping she says I don't need the medication any longer, but we will see.

Keep on track and best of luck to you.

I am also a diabetic and I am in the process of getting the band, I am wanting so bad to get read of the diabetes I hate taking the medication and feeling tired and ect all the time. I have two small children and I am doing this operation for them and my self so I can be around longer to see them grow up and be able to do things with them. I gained weight my self after I got married and thats when I noticed the diabetes. So hopefully I can have a great out come like you..Congrats on the operation and diabetes.