Nessa39 28 Posted May 1, 2014 Wondering if there is anyone out there who's had the sleeve and who is type 2 diabetic and was on insulin for 10+ years is now insulin-free after surgery? 1 gvs2014 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LindafromFlorida 1,542 Posted May 1, 2014 Research this here as there are many posts here about Diabetes 2. Everything you want to know. Look at my posts and message me anything. Good luck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NurseT 2 Posted May 25, 2014 Hi Nessa, I am 14 months post VSG and insulin dependent still til this day. My diabetes has improved significantly. A year ago I was taking 120 units Lantus, 1000mg metformin, 10mg of Glyberide and had an A1C of 10.9! Now I take no orals and only 30 units of Lantus at night with an A1C of 6.8! I'm thrilled. My doctor states that not every one who has had the sleeve will get off of insulin. There are two "types" of Diabetes Type 2. The first "type" is obesity induced only and once a person loses the weight the signs and symptoms of diabetes seems to vanish. These are the lucky ones. As for me, I am the 2nd type; hereditary. Both my parents are Type 2 diabetics. By doctor said that it's in my genes and I will always be diabetic but now I can control it with diet, exercise and a small amount of insulin. As long as I am healthy I decided not to let using insulin dictate my life. My starting weight in March 2013 was 248 with BMI of 44 (I am only 5'4). I am now at 188 with BMI of 32. The other thing that is tough is that the use of any insulin can hinder weight loss. After about the 10th month after surgery, I stopped losing a lot and now I am lucky if I can lose a pound a month. And it's not for the lack of trying. I do kickboxing twice a week, yoga, swim and walk at least 5 days a week. I stick to a 1200 calorie, high Protein, low carb diet and hardly ever see the needle move on the scale. However, I did lose more inches than pounds as I fit nicely in a size 12. So I'm not that disappointed. Maybe the other 30 lbs will come off, maybe not. I'm sorry I couldn't tell you that you will be off insulin. All I can say is, it depends. 1 rtzj9 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
godblessedchild 30 Posted October 16, 2017 The same here, at first was losing good and then it stopped, had my sleeve last September and I've only lost 40lbs. I'm so discouraged I feel like I'm going to fail at this. Have picked up some bad eating habits. Going talk to my doctor cause I feel something is wrong Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bronxbrownsugar57 3 Posted December 5, 2017 Have you had your thyroid checked Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
