Band to RNY type 2 diabetes

[Ash210 2]

Got my date, 6/8/15!!! I'm a teacher so summer works best. I am 28 years young but have had bad diabetes since I was 18. The band worked at first, lost 80lbs from my highest weight...but I hate it now. Gained almost all weight back and didn't help my diabetes like I was promised. Was looking at the sleeve revision but my Dr recommended RNY instead...I am hoping RNY helps. Anyone else diabetic with some encouraging words?

[SuzeMuze 338]

I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes on Valentine's Day 2013 and an A1C of nearly 13- that was the tipping point for me that I knew something had to change. I managed to lose about 40 lbs. on my own, but was taking a handful (literally) of pills a day to help bring my sugar down. 40 lbs. is great, but it and the medication wasn't enough. I chose RNY because of the promising results I learned with Type 2 diabetes. I took my last handful of pills the night before surgery, and since then, my sugar hasn't gone above 85 or so, no matter what time of day, or whether I'm fasting or not. I'm a total believer that the surgery is what did the trick- I've got about a month to go till my 6 month post op bloodwork, and I'm very eager to see what my A1C is now and to watch my PC doc type "resolved" on my chart!

[Ash210 2]

Thank you so much for sharing! Anything is better than the MANY pills I have to take daily that make me feel crummy ALL DAY!!

[Cupcake 801]

I was a type 2 diabetic and on insulin injection, had high blood pressure and high chloysterial , I came home off of all meds and my A1C levels are a 4 im doing great feeling great and I exercise 2 hours a day for 5 days a week . RNY was a life saver for me , congrats on your chance for being healthy .

[BostonStrong617 8]

I hope I have the same success. I was diagnosed as a type II diabetic in 2000. Had the band done in 2012. Lost 40 pounds despite only having two fills. No change in my diabetes though. A1C stayed around 12-13.5. Made the decision to have the RNY after surgeon said I should have better success.

I am extremely insulin resistant and was taking 7 shots per day (3 different types of insulin) prior to the surgery. My insulin remained under good control for the first week post op, but slowly is creeping back up. I don't need as much insulin, but still need it. I've been very active lately and plan on remaining so.

Congrats to everyone on improving their health. Hopefully in the next couple of months I will be sharing my success as well.