Yes. It's worth it. My only regret is that I didn't do it sooner.

I was on insulin for type 2 diabetes, and within 48 hours after the surgey I was off the insulin. My last A1C was 5.6, and last fasting glucose was 92. It doesn't get much better than that.

It was soooooo worth it. If my Doc told me I had to do it all over again, I wouldn't have to think twice about it.

Not everyone has the same results. So what worked for me may not have the same outcome for someone else.

Shelley :o)

was using 2 different kinds of insulin for type 2 diabetes before surgery, After my RNY I took 1 shot a day for a while then they took me off insulin altogether. It worked for me. My only regret is not having the RNY long ago.

I wasn't aware that they would do the surgery for non weight related reasons. My brother in law is diabetic but not overweight, his wife has has RNY and they told him insurance wouldn't cover it for any other reason?

I don't have diabetes however all my other weight related illnesses went away.

Did they change the guidelines? I thought you had to have at least a bmi of 35 with either diabetes, high blood pressure, or sleep apnea. or a bmi of 40 or higher?

I'm asking because I do have a friend who is insulin dependent but only weighs 170 at 5'4"

It would be nice to give her some positive information.

I know they have their own set of guidelines for this surgery, but if it is going to save lives I would think somewhere down the line they might reconsider changing the guidelines so more people can regain their quality of life. I mean once they said i was borderline diabetes - my three year denial that I needed the surgery flew right out the window and it turned into I must do this now. Between the blood pressure and diabetes I was ready to do anything to preserve my life. I sure hope that for your sake it can be done as well as for KaitLins friend. Good luck

I know my insurance won't pay for it unless obesity, with a BMI over a certain #.... And I know others are the same way. But best route is to call your insurance and see if they will pay for it without the weight issue...

Best of luck!

Type 2 diabetes and GERD were my motivations for having the surgery. Yes, it requires a permanent, life-long lifestyle change. BUT diabetes also requires a lifestyle change--and even making that change may not protect you from complications. The good part of GBS is that it and it's lifestyle ARE effective.

I had my surgery 2 years and 5 months ago. It was totally worth it. No more diabetes. No more GERD, and my lipids are now normal. I am so much healthier than I was pre-surgery. I am completely satisfied with the results!

I forgot to mention that I had been considering an experimental surgery to cure the diabetes. New Your University Medical Center has a Center for Surgical Treatment of Diabetes, but most of the procedures are experimental. A gastroenterologist who I was seeing about my GERD advised me to look into GBS, because it is not experimental, there are decades of experience with it, and the risks are much lower than with an experimental procedure.

Totally worth it... my diabetes was gone the next day!!! You won't regreat it!

My friend who was on an insulin pump was off all diabetes medication the day after surgery and is doing great. The only problem is that you might have to private pay for the surgery. I haven't seen an insurance company that will pay for it for non-weight related reasons.

My top weight was 228, I'm 5'4"
I'd didn't qualify for BMI
But had severe sleep apnea, gastro -paresis and borderline diabetes just started
Thankfully my GI Doc recommended GNY and my insurance agreed
3 months ago today had GNY
So happy I could bust with joy!!!

I believe that they have recently lowered the BMI level for wls whether or not you fall into this catagory and/or have other co-morbidities that would qualify you is best left to your doc. Go to a free seminar or call a bariatric surgeon in your area an ask that question. I was on 3 oral meds for type 2 diabetes, hbp and cholestrol and left the hospital completely off the diabetes meds and the other have be reduced by half. Good luck in persuing a healthier you. d