UPDATE: Huge Turning Point Starts Today

iHeartTeas
on 10/8/14 10:34 pm, edited 10/10/14 7:24 am

Today I see my doctor and will have my A1C done for the first time since surgery which was on 8/22/14. I can see my sugar control has been doing much better than expected so I can't wait to see what the test results will be. I have been diabetic since my early 20's and soon it will have been nearly two decades of trying a variety medicines and of course insulin. Always chasing control and then once I have it something else changes and there goes my control and off to try new medicines. Finally, I am looking at the very real possibility of NOT being on any medicines at all or at the very least a very small amount. I know know the injections will stop and that in it self is a victory but I want more.

If the results are good soon all my medicines will be officially stopped except for my vitamins. If I never lose a pound again I can say with certainity this surgery was a 100% success for me.

Wish me luck, there is a chance a long time dream may be coming true for me very soon.

UPDATE: Got my results. Not quite under 5.0 A1C but getting better. I'll check again in 3 months. There is good news and bad. The bad news is I still have to continue the pills for now. The good news is I am completely done with injections. Since surgery I have stopped 3 medications. Only 2 more to go and I am a free woman.

cherylwk
on 10/8/14 10:46 pm - Standish, ME

I am hoping for you that this will be a good report. I am also a Diabetic waiting for surgery so I am very interested in your results

karenp8
on 10/8/14 10:54 pm - Brighton, IL

Praying for great results for you and a dream fulfilled!

carimiller9173
on 10/8/14 11:04 pm - Wilmington, DE

Sending positive vibes your way for awesome news from the Doc.

Pre-op weight 342.5; Surgery 320.7

M 1-10.5

Patm
on 10/8/14 11:58 pm - Ontario, Canada

RNY on 01/20/12

I wish you luck. I know coming off diabetic meds and others was a great achievement for me. The absolute best part of having surgery

iHeartTeas
on 10/9/14 2:28 am

Just got back from the doctor. Blood was drawn and results should be back tomorrow best case scenario or Monday worst case. Doc says as long as my A1C is under 5 I can stop injections and pills too. I am so excited right now. 😄

karenp8
on 10/9/14 4:18 am - Brighton, IL

Keep us updated when you hear!

Friends K.
on 10/9/14 6:46 am

RNY on 01/14/14

Take a deep breath and know it may not be there yet. A1c is a measure that is about the previous 3 months of sugars. You're only 8 weeks out. My A1c was 5.5 pre surgery and I wasn't diabetic or even considered pre diabetic as my fasting and 2 hour post praninial were very normal. I hope for instant results but be aware it may not have happened yet.

5'4" SW=285 PreOp=-13 (surgery @272#,1/14/14), 2week=-12 (260#), 1M=-20 (252#), 2M=-9.5(242.5#), 3M=-18 (224#), 4 M =-10 (214#), 5 M=-11 (202#) 6 M=-11(190.5), 7M=-7.5 (183), 8 M=-6 lbs (177) 9M=-5 (172) 10M=-7.5 (164.5#)

GodsChildII
on 10/9/14 7:30 am - Seattle , WA

RNY on 08/05/14

Just KNOW that if don't get to stop your injections/pills tomorrow or Monday IT TRULY is "just a matter of time". Wishing you the very best!

Roz4103
on 10/9/14 11:45 am, edited 10/9/14 11:46 am

RNY on 11/12/14 with

Hi iHeartTeas:

This is such an inspiration to read...the first posting I read of yours was when you initially had your RNY and your posting was not too happy.... I was apprehensive about persuing my wls based on your comments; it is good to see that things have changed for you and it gives me hope......I am glad you will be able to come off of the diabetic medication ... I know it has not been confirmed as of yet; but I believe in speaking positiveness into existence.