2 weeks, post surgery ,today!

Austindoll · April 8, 2009

Today is 2 weeks since I was banded by Dr. Kuri. It is also the first day I've had to go back to using my insulin and diabetic medications. It was a wonderful break to be off of them for a bit...it gave my body a much needed break, however, the sugars started creeping up again even though I am on only liquids still. This week, I'm supposed to be able to start eating mushy foods but due to my diabetes, so many high carb foods just aren't a choice and I don't think I can get by with just one egg at a time...Or can I? I would like to hear from other people that have been there to help me out. I am drinking 3-4 Protein Drinks a day and they go right through me. I make them pretty thin and the rest of the day is Water or sugar free drink mixes. I had thought that I would just try to continue drinking liquids only until week 4 when I will be able to eat foods, however, I'm aware that by not eating foods, I'm not letting my body get used to eating with the band....HELP!

Stephanie1972 · April 8, 2009

where have your sugars been without meds? ie...fasting and 2 hours after drinking fluids.

Austindoll · April 8, 2009

The first week after surgery they were about 120 and often lower, which was awesome! Then they gradually went back up to as high as 178 in the morning (fasting) and about 14-160 during the day. Still, MUCH lower than before surgery (almost a constant 300)....so now I'm trying to figure out how much insulin is necessary, I'm starting out slowly and my pancreas doesn't work anymore so oral meds are useless. I've lost about 14lbs since the surgery on March 25th!