Type 1 Diabetic and Sleeve

[readyforitnow 9]

I should know next week my surgery date. I'm not that nervous about the surgery itself but I am nervous about how it will be with my diabetes. Are any of you type 1 and how did it go. Did you have many drops? Any advice

[Healthy_life2 8,324]

@@readyforitnow

I'm so excited for you.

I was also nervous about being a type one diabetic and having sleeve surgery. I'm 3 months and 18 days out. My A1C is now a 5.9 (my Dr is amazed) I use very little insulin and some days no insulin. I have had a few lows. I drink a small shot of orange juice diluted with Water. It brings my blood sugar back up. I have to be careful not to miss meals. I also eat a small amount before I work out and after I get back from the gym.

Your diabetic Dr. will help you through the process. Each of us experience all of the changes from surgery differently. For my health it has been the best thing ever.

Wishing you well on you're journey

Jenn

[bluesclues 49]

I'm about 2.5 months out and I'm doing really well. I didn't have too many drops but i do now b/c I'm working out daily now. I cut down on insulin and cut out victoza and only taking 1 metformin pill. It;s taking awhile to lose weight but it's def. made a difference

[Beni 1,484]

Hi readyforitnow. I by no means have medical training but I wonder if Gastric Bypass has the same potential effects that it has on type 2 diabetes. I know they don't do this in the US but I have lived overseas and I know some people have gastric bypass, even though they do not have weight issues, just to get remission from diabetes. Worth asking your doctor.

[Darla15 21]

I haven't had my surgery yet but am type 1 (22 years now). I'll be following this post. I'm sure I'll be dialing down my pump and can't wait to take less insulin!!