Low Bmi (36) With Diabetes? How Are You Post Op?

[andi0120 41]

So I'm scheduled for surgery on 2/29. My BMI is 36 (5'7 240). It was my severe diabetes that helped me get approved with my insurance. I've been a diabetic for approximately 5 years. Was put on insulin day one of being diagnosed. Problem is all of my diabetes medicine continues to make me gain weight. While I definitely need to LOSE WEIGHT I'm very hopeful that I see some significant changes with my diabetes after the surgery. I also don't want to end up weighing 95 pounds which my doctor assures me won't happen. Just wanted to see if anyone has a similiar story and how are you now?

[ssansoucie 11]

Hi

I'm type 2 diabetic and have a BMI of around 37 (5'7 241 lbs). My insurance is covering and I'm hoping to get my sleeve surgery in April.

My surgeon says this surgery should help with the Diabetes. Best of luck to you!!

Stay in touch

[andi0120 41]

I will definitely keep you updated. hoping for great results

[clk 3,519]

My BMI was higher than yours but my diabetes resolved itself almost immediately post op. Do a search for diabetes and you should find several threads about this.

At the very least you should expect lower doses of your medications but I think most people are able to stop their meds completely and control with diet and/or exercise.

Mine is gone, though the doctor did tell me that it would likely return with old age, and that the insulin-resistance will always remain.

I'm not really sure what causes the change in our bodies, because before I even lost a single pound my blood sugars dropped to the high-normal range. As I lost the weight I found that I don't even need to test and I no longer have spikes - I remain constant around 90-100 all day long, even in my postprandial measurements.

I hope you have similar results!

~Cheri

ETA: And I almost wish dropping to a seriously low weight was a real concern but I find it unlikely! Losing was slow for me and my body absolutely refuses to budge out of the 134-138 range even though I'd love to see the 120s (I'm only 5'1" after all) but it's simply not going to happen. I wouldn't worry about getting too small - I'd worry about getting to a healthier weight! Maintenance is actually very easy if you do the "head work" on your eating and food issues as you're losing.

Edited February 24, 2012 by clk