HI,

I am post op 6 days and I have not had any medication by mouth since leaving the hospital and my blood sugar has not been higher than 125 during an episode of excruciating pain. So it seems like a cure to me.

My diabetic specialist told me I would be off insulin if I had this surgery which is a big plus for me since I have to give myself 5 shots a day. I am also on 2 oral meds too which I hope will be enough to control it.

It really depends on whether you are type one or two. Although I was type 2 when diagosed, I became type 1. In that case, the GBS does not have an immediate effect. I am 6 months post-op and I am just seeing an improvement in my blood sugars now. However, for type two, particularly if you are not on insulin, you should see an immediate improvement and should be able to stop or lessen your meds. Good luck, Lorraine

My husband is still diabetic after his surgery but we still rejoice. He was on mega-high doses of insulin (Humalog 60 units four times a day and Lantus 80 units 2 times a day, Byetta (injectible), 2 oral medications 2 times a day each at very high doses. His sugars were still poorly controlled. He also had to take several other medications due to the complications of all of this. He now takes ONE oral diabetic medication ONE time a day and his sugars are very well controlled. All the other medications are no longer needed. Still diabetic, yes--but we have much to be thankful for.

Even if you stay diabetic.. won't your health and over all enjoyment of life be lifted?

Are you a type 1 or type 2 diabetic? My endocrinologist said that, most often, you need to make some insulin for this surgery to be successful. I am a type 2 diabetic and have lost 55 pounds and massively reduced the amount of insulin I take daily. Hope this helps!