Bmi 36 With Diabetes, Anyone With Similar Story? How Are You Now?

[andi0120 41]

I originally posted this in the pre op but realize now maybe it should be in the post. So I'm scheduled for surgery on 2/29. My BMI is 36 (5'7 240). I have severe diabetes that helped me get approved with my insurance. I've been a diabetic for approximately 5 years.I was put on insulin the day I was diagnosed. Problem is all of my diabetes medications continue to make me gain weight. While I definitely need to LOSE WEIGHT and my BMI makes me obese I also know that my BMI is low for BS. 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?

[OilSooner 23]

I was a BMI of 41 and a diabetic before surgery. I'm 5 weeks post op, and am diabetes free. It's incredible. The sleeve is one of the best things to ever happen to me. Good luck on your journey!

[andi0120 41]

Awesome. Thanks hoping for the best.

[Michelle Wolfe 9]

My BMI was 37 before surgery and my diabetes was pretty out of control with blood sugars ranging from 300-450. I am two weeks out and the highest blood sugar I have had has been 133. I'm sure my sugar levels will keep going down as the weight comes off as well. This surgery has been amazing to say the least!

[andi0120 41]

That sounds like my numbers. Tired of all of the insulin and feeling tired all the time! I know I will have some side effects but has to be better. Thanks for your story. Hey by the way how do you add the ticker on your profile. Thanks

[Michelle Wolfe 9]

Go to tickerfactory.com and choose what you want yours to look like and enter in all your information like weight and BMI. After that it will show you a code that you copy and paste into the signature of your profile. I know how you feel about being tired all the time. Even though I've only lost 15lbs since surgery, my energy level is so much more now. This surgery is definately a great investment in your health!