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:wink0:So hello to all I am a newbie here, this is my first post.

I have decided to be sleeved and have started my journey. I today decided on Dr. Aceves.

I just wanted to say hello and to start my documentation from day one.

I sent the doumentation for review for a new patient to Dr A it will take up ti 48 hours they say to get my yes or no back.

If I am ok to have surgeory I am looking at September or October.

Luv

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Hello Luv, and welcome to the vsg family forum.

Congrats. on your decision. I will be getting my sleeve on Oct. 1st by Dr. Aceves. Maybe I will see you there. Good Luck!

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Hi Luv, and welcome to our forums. You will find a lot of great advice and support here. Many of us have used Dr. Aceves and absolutely love him! Let us know when you get your date.

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Hi Luv - welcome to the VST family .... you will find all kinds of support here - never ever hesitate to ask a question, as someone will more than likely have a response for you and everyone can learn from other's experiences.

As for Dr. Aceves - IMO you couldn't have made a better choice - he and his staff are absolutely amazing. I work with doctors all the time and he is the most compassionate doctor I have ever encountered. You will be in GREAT hands!

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Thank you all for your words and welcoming me.

I do already have a question, I am a diabetic type 1 and have been one for almost all my life. Who of the forums has type 1 and are there certain things I need to watch for when it comes to my bloodsugars?

Luv

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HI and welcome to the family. I'll be watching for updates from you, and any questions you may have ask away.

I'm not well versed on the diabetes stats out there. Hopefully, someone will chime in soon ! ! !

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I am not in the know how when it comes to diabetes stats either. I am bumping this for you in the hopes someone will be able to answer your question for you.

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Oh, I will never stop loving food. What I will do is look at my portions a whole new way. I have always eaten well, believe it or not, but it has always been a portion issue with me. If one is good, three must be better! As far as diabetes, I was pre (6.5), so I hope I am dodging a bullet.

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My friend who got the sleeve at the beginning of May, was able to get off her diabetes medication.

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Thanks for the responses. When you are a type 1 it is not the same as type 2. Type 1 you do not produce insulin at all anymore, so it does not matter if you loose weight, your still not going to produce insulin when your less weight or thin.

We have different issues we have to think of than type 2's. Another thing we have to watch out for is ketoacidosis. This can send type 1's into diabetic shock. I have been researching this because of all the protien and low to no carbs you eat with the sleeve.

Luv

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I am not in the know how when it comes to diabetes stats either. I am bumping this for you in the hopes someone will be able to answer your question for you.

SpringerLink - Journal Article

Also, losing weight can help Type 1 diabetes. It can't cure it like it can Type II but it can make the symptoms much better.

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