Re: newbie to the group

[Guest guest]

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Getting off the insulin was my dream too. I am 2 months post op and I am still

on shots but soooo much less insulin. I was on a total of 110 units of insulin

a day. Since surgery I am on 16 to 20 units a day. My next visit to the

endroconologist(sp?) is next month. Something has to change because I am having

low sugar too often. I don't have one of those stories about after surgery

never having to take a shot again but it's a great story anyway.

Good luck on your journey

Colleen

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To: Gastric_Bypass_Family

Sent: Monday, April 05, 2004 7:33 PM

Subject: newbie to the group

I would like to introduce myself, my name is . I have been

lingering around your group for about a week, reading and trying to

understand more about this surgery. Im 43, 260lbs, diabetic and have

high blood pressure. For the past 10 years I have been on oral

medicine for my diabetes and for the last 18 months have been on

insulin injections. My sugar is rarely under control even though Im

very severe w/myself and follow Drs orders and diet to the letter.

My Dr recently told me to think about gastric bypass surgery and that

we would talk about it on my next visit (in 3 months). So here I

am...

I do have a few questions though, I have noticed that most are

pretty recent post op people. Are there any out there that had the

surgery done a long time ago? Meaning at least 5 years preferably

longer? Longest I seen posted was almost 2 yrs. Think it was Lori

at 23 months?? and is there many that you know that absolutely failed

at this? Also, seen that said she is no longer diabetic and her

b/p is ok now. Is that the norm? Do most of you who have diabetes

drop your sugar levels to normal and get off your meds/insulin? That

would be wonderful! And do you go to support groups in your area, or

just the online ones?

Now for a more personal note, my husband is very supportive of this

(as long as the insurance is willing to pay LOL ) as are my

daughters, aged 24 and 21. I have a friend that lives w/my husband

and myself that has some concerns (which Im grateful for) and has

helped me to think of the things I need to know going into this. So

as far as home goes I think everything is ok. To those of you out

there alone or w/o support of spouses or significant others....all i

can say is communicate communicate communicate! The more they know

and understand what you are going through (even if it hurts to tell

them) the better every one is in the long run. Well enough

rambling on, hope to hear some answers soon. Thanks in advance and

you all seem like a great group!