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Hello everyone! I am just about 6 weeks away from surgery and having a hard time deciding between VGS and RNY. I am looking for other type1 diabetics that have had this surgery. Need some insight please!

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I'm type 1 and although the surgery doesn't cure the diabetes ....I require alot less insulin and my A1c was 6.0 at my 4 month mark. I was well over a 10 or 11 before surgery. Just work hard to make sure your blood sugar levels are as low as possible before the surgery. Mine were not controlled and I went into ketoacidosis after the surgery. If you have any specific questions I'll be happy to answer them. Best of luck!

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Sorry the diabetics is still there. Does it go away within time?

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Thank you Tracym,I am a very well controlled diabetic. My A1C was 6.2 a month ago and has not been over 7.6 in 8 years. I am on a pump and have been for 8 years now. I am concerned about lows and treating them. I normally treat with fruit juices like orange juice or even hard candy. That's goin to cause dumping right?

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I have never experienced dumping. I still eat hard candy for lows. I have a lot of low blood sugars now. Like down in the 30's. They are trying to regulate my insulin now but it takes time to get me on the correct amounts. But I sure do feel awful when I have low blood sugar.

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Lows scare me for sure! I have been in the 30's before and hate it! Feel so bad. My endo said it would be easier to regulate and treat lows with the sleeve. I just know this is a one chance thing and I want to pick the best choice.

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