I don't buy it - to lose weight, you can't just keep eating hatever, whenever. Whether he calls it a "diet" or not, you have to stick to some sort of sensible eating plan/lifestyle to lose weight and be healthy.

I've had several friends who have told me about a book called Full: A Life Without Dieting written by Dr. Michael Snyder, the founder of Fullbar. I just found out that he is offering bonuses valued at over $200 - when you purchase his latest book in the next few days - Amazing! I just ordered it for myself as I'm ready to stop dieting and get my diabetes under control. If you're interested, Here's a link:     www.thefullbook.com/amazonpromotion.html

I am Type 1 x 29 yrs; pump x 15 yrs; VSG x 4.5 months.  I kept my pump on during surgery and turned it down to 50%; I can't remember if I put it back to 100% post op but they tested my BS 4/day and I bolused as needed; I recently dropped my basal rate because I was having reactions in  early morning.  I ate apples with peanut butter as well as using glucose tabs if I was out of the house.  My weight loss has been slow, 35 lbs so far, fat loss most definitely.  I think that using insulin has much to do with a slow loss, for me, at least.  I now only bolus before a meal if my BS is above 150.  My first A1C post op had only dropped a bit (from 8 to 7.6) but my endo figures that is reflecting pre-op time.  I am due for test in a few weeks which will be a better indicator of control.  I had considered the band at first but my endo suggested RNY but then when I learned more about vsg I decided that was going to be a good choice for me and so far I am satisfied with my decision.  I figure if this really doesn't pan out in the long run, I can also go back and have a DS or bypass of some sort.  Probably haven't help you much, but that's my story in a nutshell.  I think, also, that RNY is oushed for Type 2 DM but often medical personnel don't distinguish between the types and so they use the term "diabetes" to cover us all.

start the diet, and then try to fight the choice. If they drag their feet you will have done some time. They figure if you can't deal with the changes for 6 months, then you won't make changes after surgery. Or at least that is what i was guessing. I managed to go through the 6 months quickly. In fact what i did was 4 months, then contacted the surgeon to start the consultation. By the time I was done with the 6 months I had all the requirements in and had my sugery.

Hi Beth, My RNY put my diabetes in remission.  I was able to meet the requirement because I had seen a nutritionist twice within the last six months and having my A1C done every three months as well as seeing my PCP.  You may already have met the requirements if your medical records have documented your weight and your appointments.

Sue