kdramirez

Just like the others posting here, I would like to know some more details on the LapBand, especially the "down" sides. I have been a Type I Diabetic for over 44 years now. My weight has just stopped coming off, no matter what I do. I exercise several times a week and try and watch what I eat . . . most times. But it just stays stuck! I've been on an insulin pump for about 8 years now, and earlier last year, tried a continuous glucose sensor. I test my blood sugars 6-8 times a day. I'm starting to hear . . .and "feel" . . . more stories about heart disease, strokes, etc. for diabetics. For the first time in my life, I have had to start on Cholestral medication ~ even with my inordinately extreme amount of "good guy" HDLs. I need some help in losing weight and have just found out about Lap Bands . . .but still concerned how they work with Diabetes ~ especially low blood sugars if you are not eating as much. And after awhile, do they stop working? Thanks for any help you can supply me.

Thank you much . . again. This is really helpful in seeing both sides. As I originally posted ~ I would like to lose 40-50 lbs. I'm not "obese" . . .I can still find clothes, etc. but I know I am not doing my diabetes any good. And after having it for so many years with fairly good luck, I know the shoe is bound to drop as I progress into later life. My problem is I LOVE food and LOVE to cook. I usually don't eat a LOT . . . just probably not the right things, like butter, oil, sugar, etc. Most times, after I've made something, just tasting is enough. Other times, my "mind" gets hungrier than my stomach. These are all good things for me to talk to my doctor about.

Thank you much for your help and information. I "usually" don't bolus until after I eat anyway, cuz I never know what or how much I plan on eating anyway. Sometimes something is sooo good, I eat more. Other times, I get started, and just can't go as far as my stomach and mind really thought they wanted to go! How does the band affect appetite? I seem to be a pack man lately, eating/grazing all through the day. Do you just feel sick to your stomach if you over eat? Do you get nausiated? What does it feel like? Kathy