How has lapband effected insulin dependent diabetics

[ladysplenda 1]

I am on insulin. What can I expect as far as insulin needs after surgery.

Age 41 65 units current weight 215.:nervous

[the best me 6]

Ooooo, I cant' WAIT for Jack to answer this one for you!!!

[Lisa2403 0]

Are you thinking of the immediate post-op period? While on liquids I think you would have to monitor your glucose and Insulin pretty close. Juices etc can cause spikes and then drops.

I was a Diabetic on glucophage, which I was able to stop 9 months after I had my band place! My last A1C (in March) was 5.1. So I am very pleased with those numbers. The bad part is that my cholesterol is still about 300 so I still need Lipitor.

Hope this helps,

Lisa

[ladysplenda 1]

Im on 65 units of insulin and can not make up my mind Gastric bypass vs lapband

[the best me 6]

I'll see if I can scare up some Jack for you!!