RNY and diabetes

[Nancy Geoghegan 22]

Hi All. I had my surgery almost 3 weeks ago. I went off diabetes meds before surgery and I'm still off.

My b.s. is running from 87 to 160. I am wondering if any of you had these kind of numbers at 3 weeks out and then still had remission after more weight was lost.

I have had type 2 for 13 years. I was on metformin and victoza.

Thanks!

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[BellaItalia088 21]

Hi,

I had my surgery on 8/13/17 after being type 2 diabetic since 2015. My numbers were always high (between 160 & 210, sometimes reaching 250). I was on the maximum metformin dose and also on glyburide. My blood sugar was starting to decrease in the hospital but then it got higher and higher after I got home.

My surgeon said I am the only patient he has ever had that still has insulin resistance. However I will say that now with medications ( a new medication and lower dose), my numbers have been lower and showing improvements.. and I did fall to 70 while I was on vacation which was a first.

I have a friend that had the surgery and she has problems trying to keep her blood sugar normal because it’s always too low. Which is an issue for her because unfortunately she also gets dumping syndrome.

Personally I think it’s great that your numbers are in that range since you aren’t on your medications. Just keep an eye on it my surgeon said that my numbers should have stabled out within three months ❤️

[Mattymatt 491]

If I remember correctly from diabetes education classes that you want at least 50% of your weekly numbers to be in target, which for a T2 diabetic, is 77 - 140. I am a new diabetic having just past the 1 year mark on Jan. 15th of this year. I am also still pre-op so I don't really know what to expect post-surgery. You may want to get in touch with your endocrinologist because they might recommend a low dose of an oral medication for a little while until your body adjusts to the new you.

[FluffyChix 17,418]

40 minutes ago, BellaItalia088 said:

Hi,

I had my surgery on 8/13/17 after being type 2 diabetic since 2015. My numbers were always high (between 160 & 210, sometimes reaching 250). I was on the maximum metformin dose and also on glyburide. My blood sugar was starting to decrease in the hospital but then it got higher and higher after I got home.

My surgeon said I am the only patient he has ever had that still has insulin resistance. However I will say that now with medications ( a new medication and lower dose), my numbers have been lower and showing improvements.. and I did fall to 70 while I was on vacation which was a first.

I have a friend that had the surgery and she has problems trying to keep her blood sugar normal because it’s always too low. Which is an issue for her because unfortunately she also gets dumping syndrome.

Personally I think it’s great that your numbers are in that range since you aren’t on your medications. Just keep an eye on it my surgeon said that my numbers should have stabled out within three months ❤️

What are you eating differently/quantity at home that you weren't in the hospital?

[BellaItalia088 21]

I was in the hospital for one day. I had only Protein Drinks, .. when I got home, I had only Protein drinks and even ordered the medical grade fruit punch drink they served me in the hospital. With eating only protein, my blood sugar increases to over 250. I have been instructed to include carbs in my diet now ... and in fact, I went to Italy, ate practically everything and my blood sugar was never better. I would wake up in the morning with 70-90 bg ... and it was at 130 after a scoop of gelato. My primary doctor believes that my fluctuations are due to my stress levels. Unfortunately I have a very stressful home life and I usually see improvements in my numbers when I am away from home.

My doctors also find it strange though that I do not get dumping syndrome, unless I eat something that is super salty. Other than that.. I eat very tiny amounts of everything.. always making sure to get the Proteins in before vegetables etc.... and yet it is still high. I am now on Janumet XR and we are testing it to see if it works