Diet Changes Do Make a Difference

[Danny Paul 761]

During the time that I planned my meals post Gastric Sleeve I never ventured off the "reservation" so to speak. My diet has consisted of dense Proteins as these things gave me nutrition and filled me up. The added benefit was, they also helped maintain my weight goal. In my last post I described a slight weight gain that I'm having difficulty taking off. I recently visited my surgeon for my regular six month check up and while all of my blood tests were good my A1c went from 5.6 to 6.5. Diabetes that I have lowered with WLS has come back.

I realized that I changed my diet from all dense proteins to a mixture of dense proteins and fruits. Post surgery I did not eat fruits or vegetables ( my choice) as I found the proteins to give me adequate substance and to be filling. A family member had WLS and her surgeon told her to eat fruits and veggies. I went along with her meal plan and it had a negative effect on me. I gained weight and my A1c was elevated. She on the other hand has maintained her goal weight and her blood tests including her A1c are in the normal range. What do I take away from this? Could there be metabolic changes in our bodies post WLS that either assist or deter our abilities to switch diets or to lose weight after a regain? I asked my surgeon and he wasn't sure himself. Since we have many people on the forum who are staying atop the newest science as it pertains to Weight Loss Surgery maybe someone could help me shed some light on this subject. As always, I appreciate the advice and I wish everyone success with your new found health.

[ImsexyandIknowit 48]

I am very interested in this as well....my A1c went from 7.2 in March to 7.6 now....what the heck is that all about?

I would love t hear what the group thinks on this one

Thank you

[tarotcardreader 196]

Would definitely love to see more, too. I noticed some people on here posting about high blood sugar as well. I also had my highest blood sugar post op in the hospital which was concerning (non diabetic). There is alot we still dont know about how the pancreas reacts to these procedures. Following this thread out of curiousity

[summerset 5,265]

1 hour ago, Danny Paul said:

What do I take away from this?

That every person is different.

How long standing and severe was her diabetes compared to yours for example?

[Lily66 425]

At my June bloodwork (3 month post op appt) my A1c was 5.6 which was higher than it’s ever been. I had been enjoying watermelon as it soothed my internals greatly since surgery and gave me a bit more energy. Nut suggested I change to lower glycemic fruits such as berries, etc. My A1c on bloodwork last week has me back at 5.2. Maybe try the lower glycemic fruit & veggies.🤞