Hello all,

Five years ago today I had the SADI surgery. I was a type 2 insulin dependent diabetic on an insulin pump with concentrated insulin. No matter how much I exercised/dieted etc...my blood sugars and my A1C were high. My insulin resistance was off the charts according to my endocrinologist. I started experiencing double vision and was worried I would eventually go blind.

The day of surgery was the last time I had insulin. HW 250+ (not sure exactly since I stopped weighing myself). SW 225, Lowest weight, 135. CW 150. I have gained some weight since the surgery. Not because the surgery failed but because I haven't been as careful with my diet and haven't exercised as I should due to a crazy 2019.

I look and feel good and take no meds whatsoever. I was diabetic for 15 years before surgery. And now I've been a "recovering" diabetic for 5 years. I am grateful that modern medicine has created a procedure that helped.

For any of you considering weight loss surgery...do your research...pick the surgery you and your Dr. thinks is best for you...NEVER think this is cheating....NEVER let some stranger on this forum or any other tell you you chose the wrong surgery or that your choice was not as good as their choice. Each person is different and needs a different solution. The SADI was the best decision for me. Lastly, remember the saying, THE SURGERY IS JUST A TOOL. I have watched several folks eat and live after surgery the same way that did before surgery and they are gaining.

I live in Ventura ca. Had a revision of GBP in June of 2019 and DS in Oct of 2019. Dr Billy is surgeon. I have had no complications but some gas stool n cramping issues which I have been told will subside in time. Trying to be patient and give it a chance. I am loosing weight again really easy n fast much different than GBP eating and issues. Would I do it again? Not sure the gas issue is really bad but if it resolves it's self soon I will be happy. I too have a top notch surgeon with a huge support staff for aftercare. Wish you all the best

You are right. All you got was the sleeve. I think you need to talk to a lawyer.

Request copies of your operative report and also the report from the upper GI x-rays. You are entitled to copies of your medical records (there may be a small fee). If the surgical group doesn't have your operative report, the hospital will. These reports will tell you whether you had a DS of just a sleeve.

More in a pm.

Larra

Due to the nature of my lifestyle and business, I always feel inclined to recommend a natural way to find solutions to any health problem. I firmly believe we can develop proper nutrition habits that will help our bodies return to or form brand new ways of efficiency. Weather that be lowering AST and ALT levels or simply increasing our ability to utilize fats or carbohydrates effectively, whatever the case in any given situation i think we can do ourselves a big favour by educating ourselves on how our body functions optimally when we give it what it was designed to receive through food. Of course i believe medicine can help as well, just advocating proper nutrition first. Take a look at this article here at medicalnewstoday.com, it might help provide some suggestions on where you could begin implementing some good habits into your diet and lifestyle. Hope it helps!