nomoe52

I am a 66 year old male with type 2 diabetes, the main reason for considering the gastric sleeve surgery, is in knowing my dropping my excess weight will eliminate my dealing with the diabetes, in particular insulin injects (I hate shots!). Nine years ago while my wife was going for a revision on her gastric by-pass from the mid 70's, I considered having the surgery then, but opted for a protein shake regiment in which I lost 160 lbs. Then for the most part maintained that weight for 4 years. Over time the diabetes returned and now I know something has to be done. I say that to ask this, have I reached an age where there is no real benefit, to having the surgery or has that time past?

I will not have the surgery till July 3rd, but so far in just going from 296 to 273 lbs,, I have had to change my diabetic type 2 medications three times. Which included reducing Toujeo injections to zero, and no longer taking Januvia. A few years ago, I lost weight using a protein shake diet, and within a matter of a few months, I was completely free of not only the diabetic meds., but also all medications, and was able to maintain for the next five years. My reason for the surgery is more about eliminating the meds than anything else. I think you're really going to be surprised how overall your health will improve. Best of luck!

Thanks for the encouragement, hopefully, just the pre-surgery jitters.