Had consultation yesterday

[geekyjade 4]

So, I had my first consultation yesterday and had every intention of going with the sleeve. But, she advised that because of my diabetes and former history with gastroparesis, she recommended doing the gastric bypass.

She said that the gastric bypass will put my diabetes into remission, which is cool with me.

Has anyone had the bypass and had their diabetes reversed? Same with those who had the sleeve, did your diabetes reversed or did it get better?

I have 6 months to think it over, but a little clueless about everything. I want to make the right decision.

[ShrinkingPeach 1,291]

I had the sleeve done on 5/15/15 and stopped all blood sugar meds day of surgery. My blood sugar and A1C have been completely normal. I also have normal cholesterol levels now and am slowly decreasing my HBP meds.

[CowgirlJane 14,259]

I was not diabetic, but my A1C blood sugar definately dropped post sleeve.

There is a recent study that "diabetes remission" is much better with bypass. I am concerned about the gastroparesis - ask alot of questions - I have no idea why bypass is better as both procedures make the stomach smaller/less effective.

[Pinkgirl1234 761]

I am revising from the lap band to....RNY ...final decision.I was going with the sleeve until I did my research and RNY is my decision.Do your research and ...listen to your dr....I didn't the first time so here I am 15 years later...finally RNY .

[CTJohn 109]

I had lap band. No,longer diabetic. A1c was 10.1, now (14 months later) 5.6. Thrilled.

Good luck

[OKCPirate 5,323]

Tough call...http://my.clevelandclinic.org/about-cleveland-clinic/newsroom/releases-videos-newsletters/2014-3-31-cleveland-clinic-study-shows-bariatric-surgery-provides-long-term-control-of-type-2-diabetes

I was not yet diabetic, but I see where the consult is coming from