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Bariatric surgery

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JoHarrington

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Type of diabetes
Type 2
Treatment type
Insulin
Hello, I saw my consultant yesterday as I have gallstones. We sorted that out but then he recommended I have a gastric bypass. He said this would stop me having to have insulin for the next 10-15 years.

I've been t2 on insulin for 14 years now. I lost 9 stone 6 years ago and that did bring my insulin levels down from 440 units a day to now around 70.

He said the guidelines have changed. You used to have to have a BMI of over 35 and on insulin it is now 30. Mine is 30.2.

Has anyone else heard of this? I'd very much welcome anyone's views.
 
Thank you I definitely will do my research. Just wondered if anyone had heard of it? I'm only a size 12!
 
Bariatric at a size 12?

I'd be telling the surgeon to get stuffed.
 
That's why I'm asking. My BMI is still just over 30. He said I wouldn't have to take any insulin and therefore not be diabetic so all the complications that come with diabetes etc will be gone too???
 
JoHarrington said:
... He said I wouldn't have to take any insulin and therefore not be diabetic so all the complications that come with diabetes etc will be gone too???
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In my mind even more reason to have a go at the Newcastle Diet as a first option rather than undergoing surgery. The surgeon's belief that your diabetes medication needs could be reversed are promising - if you have the willpower to follow the regime.

Surgery could always be a fall-back option.
 
I may be talking out of my hat but surely it would depend on why you're diabetic in the first place.

Surely if Bariatric surgery "cured" type 2 everyone would be offered it because in the long run it would be a cheaper option.
 
JoHarrington said:
That's why I'm asking. My BMI is still just over 30. He said I wouldn't have to take any insulin and therefore not be diabetic so all the complications that come with diabetes etc will be gone too???
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How tall are you Jo?

A very significant percentage of bariatric surgery patients regain their weight within 3 years. Although, one way or another the capacity to eat plenty is reduced, it is still possible to eat massive amounts of calories. Liquidised Mars Bars, Pizza etc., etc.

Is your consultant satisfied you are still producing adequate insulin, without assistance?
 
I'm 5ft 5" this was my upper GI consultant. He told me to go away and speak with my GP and diabetic consultant. Just asking here before I have those appointments.

Yuck that sounds gross!
 
JoHarrington said:
I'm 5ft 5" this was my upper GI consultant. He told me to go away and speak with my GP and diabetic consultant. Just asking here before I have those appointments.

Yuck that sounds gross!
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I can't get my head around how you can be a BMI of more than 30, size 12 and 5' 5".
 
BMI 30? it is easy get rid of the weight through diet and exercises with minimum efforts. Like 25% reduction in current diet [whatever you might be eating now] and 30min of daily exercise will definitely bring BMI to 25. Rest assured. It will take about 4 to 5 months time - I am telling from my own experience.

Caveat: it is not possible to generalize, compare one's experiences to all. Not all bodies react in the same way.

However, if you try to avoid carbs, salt, processed food etc; and then adding intermittent fasting etc - the results will be amazing and a lot quicker.

Bariatric surgery is a different ball game altogether. It will assist people who are 'resistant to weight loss' for any reason. In other words, it is for those who tried everything in book to lose weight and not successful losing weight. Usually it is recommender for long term benefits. I know couple of guys who are doing fine after this surgery, now leading a very disciplined life [clean, lean diet and exercise]. A majority of the folks gain about 5 to 10% of the weight, but generally body metabolism will change for good.

You need to do a lot of research, get different opinions before undergoing the knife.
 
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