Hello everyone.  Let me just start by saying I am 9 yrs post op.  VBG / RNY Bypass.   I have maintained my wieght for the last 9 years with not a single problem, except my gallbladder had to come out.  

Now a few months ago I started feeling very tired, I was not eating, and just felt weak.  It got so bad on Easter Sunday that I could not get off the couch.  I went to the ER and was admitted to the ICU with diabetic  Ketoacidosis.  I was not diabetic (that I knew) before this.  Noone in my family is either.  

Now here is where I could really use some help.  I am on 3 units of NovoLog before each meal and 10 units of Lantus at bedtime.    The Lantus seems to be doing fine.  I am having a problem with Low Blood Sugars after taking the NovoLog.   Within an 1 1/2 to 2 hrs it is dropping bad.  Like down to the 40s. 

I know this is a fast acting insulin and I need to eat within 15 minutes.  I am doing that.  I am eating anywhere between 30 and 45 gr of carbs with each meal.    Could malabsorption be an issue with why I seem to be getting to much insulin?    My endo suggested taking it after meals but that does not seem to be helping either.  

Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated.  I am so new to this and I am just trying to figure it all out.   

Having lost 61 pounds so far, I have put my diabetes in remission, my blood pressure is now 90/60, my liver enzymes are all normal, and I feel fantastic.  Just hang in there, do what's required and you will be amazed at how incredible you're going to feel.

Sue

Which surgery did you have?  If you're on liquids you might need to drink milk instead of water to increase your carbohydrates.  I'm a type 2 and it took me eight months to come off insulin after a vsg.  Hope this helps  

 Thanks for the post, Mary.  Hopefully this is temporary, and as your body adjusts your sugars will head in the right direction.  I'm going into this with my eyes open, and I know that there cases when things don't go exactly to plan.  I'm keeping my fingers crossed for you!

I am just starting my 6 month diet requirements for my RYN that my insurance requires. I just found out a little over 3 months ago that I was a type 2 diabetic. I wanted WLS long before that therefore I am willing to jump through whatever hoops my insurance asks in order for them to approve my surgery. I see the 6 months as a tool to teach me how to eat for the future. Good Luck on your journey and stay strong.


Lori.