This is just the type of thing I was looking for.  I have not been around much at for many other health reasons that I won't go in to at the moment (not related to the RNY at all).

 I have been having significant drops in BS.  Mine are in the 30's and drop very fast.  My endo wasn't sure my meter was correct being I was still able to talk so he wanted this captured in the lab with a venous draw.  It turns out my meter was indeed accurate! When I got home ER called me to say they got a panic lab value back on me and wanted to know if I was doing OK; then the next morning the clinic called me from the docs office that ordered this test and said, 'we got a critical lab value backl and wanted to know how you are doing.'   BS of 32 I believe it was.   It's just crazy how quickly this can happen.  

 This wasn't ever explained to me as a potential risk but I don't believe they really knew this was a potential risk at that time or I do know that they would have informed me. I have full trust & faith in my surgeon!!  Nonetheless, this is not something I enjoy having to deal with!  My endo says if it gets to the point that I can't handle this OR I blackout, then it is time to go to Mayo for evaluation and consideration of partial removal of pancreas perhaps or if there are perhaps small cysts or tumors on the pancreas that they could not visualize here on CT that they may wish to evaulate further as a potential cause.  

Looking for any thoughts or comments from others who are having similar issues & what they are doing, what their docs have told them etc.  I was type II diabetic prior to this.  Am currently on prednisone which can raise BS so am running on average about 115.  My lows have been as low as 29 and my highs as high as 294.  On long term lose dose prednisone now for RA (rheumatoid arthritis).

Yes, this article is getting a lot of play in the media.  I saw it also on MSN this morning.  It's great news for all you Type 2's out there!  As a Type 1, I've seen less change than I'd hoped, but it's still early yet. 

I am sorry to hear this, but just take everything in its time and don't get discouraged.  I had my surgery at Presby and also saw Dr. Flood (endo) in the hospital.  He was also very good.  So, if you can't get hooked up with Schutta quickly enough, try to get an appointment with Dr. Flood.  He is the same service and I liked him a lot too.

The team there will be very supportive of your plans to have surgery.  But, you do have to get that blood sugar under better control or you are setting yourself up for some big risks and problems.  It might take a little longer, but your blood sugar has to take priority now.  Once it comes into better control, your body will be better prepared for everything that comes with and after surgery. 

When you or your body is under stress, blood sugars tend to rise and it is very hard to get them to come under control.  So, please don't forget that and try to keep an eye on your stress levels too.  I know that's really hard with everything going on, but try to just keep yourself focused, on track and composed. 

Keep the faith - and stay hopeful.  You can do it!!  And, yes - please do keep me posted. 

Thank you so much. The NP at my surgeon's office notified me that I must keep my numbers under 200 three weeks before surgery or I will have to postpone surgery so I really want and need to get these numbers under control. 

I am diabetic also - diagnosed five months ago. In five months with diet and exercise I have managed to get my glucose down to normal non diabetic range. You can do it! Just reduce the carbs and exercise lots. Also a glass of red wine helps now and then to drive those numbers down as it keeps your liver busy with getting the alcohol processed and therefore it does not dump glucose into your blood. The surgery will be the final blow to getting your (our) diabetes into remission. It will never be cured. But it can and will be controlled and the goal is no complications. With good control this is fully possible. It is a disease that you can control - it does not have to control you. I was determined to get my numbers down to normal before surgery as I do want to take credit for that msyelf and not share the achievement with the surgery. Surgery will be yet another one of my tools for health. You are going to beat this!