new type 2 diabtic

[karen123 0]

hello all, After thinking and thinking, this is something I want to do for myself. I have been reading and researching and to tell you the truth my head is spinning. I have type 2 diabtic is it true that it could go away . karen

[mljalways 1]

HI KAren,

My doc says yes, new study says it can reduce meds needed or completely go away, that is what made me want to get banded.

[RestlessMonkey 7]

My doc says the shorter the time you are type II diabetic, the more likely it is to "cure" you. Actually RNY bypass is the one most touted as a diabetic "cure". Go to a seminar and ask the surgeon! He will let you know what his experience is with his patient base.

[MollyBrown 0]

I was mildly diabetic. A1C of about 7.5, average morning glucose 130-150. I went on one Metformin tablet per day in the morning. The A1C went to 7.0, morning glucose to 110-120. Then because I was diabetic, my Triglycerides doubled, and the cholesterol started eeking up, had to start on cholesterol medicine.

I was banded in 11/2007. I have only lost about 34ish pounds since being banded, but have lost about 54ish since 11/2006. I no longer take Metformin or Cholesterol medicine. My A1C is 6.4, average morning glucose is between 100-110, I am always higher in the morning for some reason. My over-all cholesterol is 164, triglycerides are normal.

Now, that is only losing 54 of the 110-120 I have to lose. Right now I am going through a bad patch and sticking chocolate in my face everytime I turn around so hopefully it is not making my numbers climb but I am not gaining weight.

If you want my opinion about the lap-band, I am glad I did something since I was not able to do it entirely on my own, but it has not been the cure-all for me. I have head-hunger, and an attachment to sweet stuff that I really need to deal with. I sort of wish I had gone with gastric bypass or the sleeving. My doctor lets me know it too every time I come in (he can be a little ass sometimes).

Hope this helps...