anyone have pre-diabetes/diabetes that didn't resolve after VSG?

jengo1971
on 8/21/11 4:27 am
Prior to surgery I was diagnosed with pre-diabetes (really is there such a thing? you either have it or you don't).  Last two pregnancies I had gestational.  Since VSG blood work (glucose and HGBA1C) have been normal.

Well, I have been doing fasting bs checks this past week and let's just say I am NOT happy with the results.  Usually in the low 90's and today 128 (had a lot of trail mix last night.  Yeah, I know).  WTH!!!!!!!!!!!!

Anyone?  Please.  This is very upsetting to me.  One of the MANY reasons I had wt loss surgery was to NOT have full blown diabetes. 
    
   hi there.  pleased to meet you.  ~jennifer                        
brownowl
on 8/21/11 5:20 am
hi i had my sleeve 6 weeks ago, also like you i had diabetus 3 times in pregnancy it disapeard but reared its ugly head 5 years ago when my dad passed away and i lost my grandaughter aged 16 months the shock of all this bought it back with avenganced i am on metformin twice a day i have lost 29 lb so far but i still have diabetus, my gp has warned me that because my mother had it and i had it in pregnancy that it might not go away it will stay low but i will still be classed as a diabetic i am 52 and he said my age is against me too to get rid of it forever , this was one of the reasons i had the surgury too so was not happy when the doctor told me this xxxxxx
OldMedic
on 8/21/11 9:45 am - Alvaton, KY
I am in regular contact with over 300 people that have had the Sleeve Gastrectomy.  Of those with Diabetes II, ALL of them have had complete resolution of their disease, and require no medication of any type, so long as they maintained their weight loss. 

Unfortunately some people refuse to stop eating, and they regain their weight.  With their weight, their Diabetes II also returned.

Those that have diabetes I (or "Juvenile Diabetes") have all required significantly less Insulin since their weight loss

A former Army Medic (1959-1969), Registered Nurse (1969-2000), College Instructor (1984-1989) and a retired Rehabilitation Counselor.  I am also a dual citizen of the USA and Canada.

High Weight 412 lbs.                    Date of Surgery 360.5                                 Present  170 lbs   

        
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