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Weight loss while still doing insulin

deleted_user
deleted_user
I am 8 weeks post op and have lost 34 pounds and felt great abount this until I spoke to others who were the same amount of time post op and have lost 4o and 50 pounds or more......I have been told that insulin is diet resistant and that I will lose at a slower pace until I am off my insulin. I have already been able to decrease my doses from 24 units AM and PM to 10 units AM and PM....just wondering if anyone with diabetes taking insulin is experiencing this.
CindyLS
CindyLS
I'm not a diabetic, so I haven't the slightest clue about how that reacts with diet. But I do know that the more you have to lose the faster it will come off in the beginning.

Just follow your plan and it will happen. Anything is better than nothing, right?
deleted_user
deleted_user
I am so glad you wrote. I am also diabetic and my weight loss is slower too. I am on an insulin pump. After almost 6 months, I am down about 58 pounds. I still have many problems tolerating protein and carbs, so my choices are very limited. My diabetes is somewhat better, and I am down amost 4 sizes and look much better. But it is frustrating. Good luck -- Lorraine. You can email me at lcorrent@newyorklife.com.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I'll be 8 wks post-op on Wednesday. I've lost 30 lbs. since surgery. I still have around 100 lbs I should loose.
I think my age is the reason my loss is slower than most, I'm 55. I'm not unhappy about it, I'm actually thrilled to see the scale going down at all. I've dieted since I was a teen and the last 10 years that damn scale just wouldn't budge....till now:-)
deleted_user
deleted_user
I'm diabetic. Are you type 1 or type 2? My endocrinologist said that diabetics that make some insulin are more sucessful with WLS than those diabetics that don't make any insulin. I used to be on the pump and now just take 24 units of Lantus each night. I will happily talk more, if you want. Good luck!
deleted_user
deleted_user
HI -- I am type two turned type one -- I have no natural insulin and you are right (jbarlet) that type 2s have more immediate and longterm success that those of us who make no natural insulin. In the beginning, I saw no difference in my bg numbers. But now, finally, after almost 6 months and nearly 60 pounds, I see a reduction in the amount of insulin I need and my spikes are not nearly as high. I am encouraged. Good luck!
Lorraine
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