• Guest - w'd love to know what you think about the forum! Take the 2025 Survey »

Gastic surgery

C

cathp184

Newbie
Messages
4
Location
Staffordshire
Type of diabetes
Type 1
Treatment type
Insulin
Hey everyone,
I have several medical problems including type 1 diabetes. I've struggled with unexplained high levels first thing in the morning for a good while now and also with my weight.
Yesterday it was suggested by my nurse at the hospital - after she had a chat with the consultant - that some form of gastric surgery is what they are now suggesting for me. Quite an unexpected outcome from the appointment I must say! Can't say I find the idea appealing as such but talk of it regulating my levels and also my weight is definitely interesting. So I am wondering if anyone else has been down this route? Any advice? Thank you all x
 
Hi,
I'm from South Africa and we currently have a TV series showing called The Fat Doctor, where they show cases of overweight people that have bariatric surgery.
In the procedure they reduce the size of the stomach and remove a section of the small intestine.
I have heard that it defiantly helps with type 1, in fact virtually cures it. Blood sugar returns to normal in under a week
I have also read in a number of places that this is the only definite cure for diabetes.
maybe worth while asking the Doctor
Do you need to loose a lot of weight? as the cases they show on the Tv are often not mobile as they carry so much extra weight.
Hope this helps, Good luck, let us know how you get on :)
 
Hello and thanks for the reply! Ideally I need to lose about 6 stone, I am definitely mobile and go running etc. but the weight just won't go below a certain point. I've been put on a waiting list to discuss with the Doctor. Just seemed quite a drastic option I guess! Very interesting to hear it virtually cures it though. I will see if I can find the TV series online!
Thanks again :)


Randburg said:
Hi,
I'm from South Africa and we currently have a TV series showing called The Fat Doctor, where they show cases of overweight people that have bariatric surgery.
In the procedure they reduce the size of the stomach and remove a section of the small intestine.
I have heard that it defiantly helps with type 1, in fact virtually cures it. Blood sugar returns to normal in under a week
I have also read in a number of places that this is the only definite cure for diabetes.
maybe worth while asking the Doctor
Do you need to loose a lot of weight? as the cases they show on the Tv are often not mobile as they carry so much extra weight.
Hope this helps, Good luck, let us know how you get on :)
Click to expand...
 
Hi, it's your choice but have you yet tried low-carbing and setting yourself a daily limit of, say, 150gm/day? Bariatric surgery carries risks like any operation and reduces your food intake and as it's the carbs that are the biggest problem reducing them could avoid the need for surgery. Obviously I'm not aware of all of your conditions so can only guess.
 
Hello, well I haven't cut out carbs but I do watch them.. though I haven't tried sticking to a particular amount per day. I must say I was thinking of trying this more strictly. That said the early morning highs are still the same no matter what I eat and how much I exercise! Thank you :)

Daibell said:
Hi, it's your choice but have you yet tried low-carbing and setting yourself a daily limit of, say, 150gm/day? Bariatric surgery carries risks like any operation and reduces your food intake and as it's the carbs that are the biggest problem reducing them could avoid the need for surgery. Obviously I'm not aware of all of your conditions so can only guess.
Click to expand...
 
cathp184 said:
Hey everyone,
I have several medical problems including type 1 diabetes. I've struggled with unexplained high levels first thing in the morning for a good while now and also with my weight.
Yesterday it was suggested by my nurse at the hospital - after she had a chat with the consultant - that some form of gastric surgery is what they are now suggesting for me. Quite an unexpected outcome from the appointment I must say! Can't say I find the idea appealing as such but talk of it regulating my levels and also my weight is definitely interesting. So I am wondering if anyone else has been down this route? Any advice? Thank you all x
Click to expand...

Hi cathp184. I have been T1 diabetic for 10 years now and was normal weight prior to this. Since using insulin I have gained a lot of weight. So, after 4 years of procrastinating, I finally decided to get a sleeve gastrectomy. I needed to lose 7 stone and my portion control was out of control!! I am now nearly 7 weeks post surgery and feel fantastic. My insulin has reduced greatly, I have lost nearly 4 stone and my portion control is just how I like it. This surgery is the best thing I have ever done in order to get my diabetes under control as well as lose weight. I am much healthier now and don't regret having this done one bit. My daily carb intake is averaging at 50g. I don't eat much as with my small stomach, I can't ! But, I am happy with is as my relationship with food has changed. I eat food for fuel and nothing else!
 
I am concerned to read on this thread the idea that bariatric surgery cures type 1 diabetes.


Meanwhile, @Geordie lass that is fantastic progress. Well done x
 
Avocado Sevenfold said:
I am concerned to read on this thread the idea that bariatric surgery cures type 1 diabetes.


Meanwhile, @Geordie lass that is fantastic progress. Well done x
Click to expand...
HI,
I thought it was quite widly known that Bariatric surgery had an effect on Diabetes, there is a lot of info on the web, an example
http://www.healthline.com/health-news/aging-how-gastric-bypass-eliminates-type-2-diabetes-072913

http://care.diabetesjournals.org/content/32/suppl_2/S368.full

I would never advocate anyone having any type of Bariatric surgery unless in extreme cases of overweight, and there is no other option available.
It can be a high risk, and ones eating will be severely restricted life long after surgery.
Hope this explains my earlier comments ?
 
Hi @Randburg Your post below specifically mentions it as a cure for type 1. The link you have posted today relates to type 2.
Completely different kettles of fish.

Randburg said:
Hi,
I'm from South Africa and we currently have a TV series showing called The Fat Doctor, where they show cases of overweight people that have bariatric surgery.
In the procedure they reduce the size of the stomach and remove a section of the small intestine.
I have heard that it defiantly helps with type 1, in fact virtually cures it. Blood sugar returns to normal in under a week
I have also read in a number of places that this is the only definite cure for diabetes.
maybe worth while asking the Doctor
Do you need to loose a lot of weight? as the cases they show on the Tv are often not mobile as they carry so much extra weight.
Hope this helps, Good luck, let us know how you get on :)
Click to expand...
 
Back
Top