"Greetings. I am a type 1 who had gastric bypass on 11-8-2011. I went from 226 to 170 and from 140units of u100 to 47. There were challenges for me such as allergies that I never had prior to surgery reared. Overall if you can add longevity to your…"
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Gastric Bypass surgery and type 1 diabetes
Started this discussion. Last reply by Rachel Joy Apr 20. 6 Replies 0 Likes
Greetings everyone.I have been type 1 diabetic for almost 30 years. I have a minimed 722 with a cgm. According to my doctors I need to loose about 82 lbs. I also have hypothyroidism, vitamin d…Continue
LADA, Hypothyroidsm and Weight Loss
Started this discussion. Last reply by Faby Jan 2, 2011. 6 Replies 0 Likes
Greetings all. I am new to tudiabetes.org. I have been diagnosed type 1 diabetic since 12-4-1981. I have always been extremely insulin resistant. I now believe that I am LADA. I have been dianosed…Continue
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Rachel Joy replied to Faby's discussion 'Gastric Bypass surgery and type 1 diabetes'"What did you decide? Did you find any further info supporting the surgery? Did you end up having the bypass?"
Linda G left a comment for Faby"Hello! How Do You Do, and HAPPY BIRTHDAY to you Faby... Best Wishes NOW....and for the rest of the year! Have a GREAT "ME" DAY :)
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Hey, why…"
brokenpole left a comment for Faby"Happy Birthday!! Hope you have a wonderful day and get to have some fun. Enjoy your special day."
Faby posted a status"Proceeded with bypass. Surgery was November 8. Insulin amounts decreased from140 units to 40 a day. I lost 9lbs.I willl keep you all posted!"
brokenpole left a comment for Faby"Happy Birthday, Faby!! Hope you have a wonderful day and get to have some fun. Enjoy your special day."
Linda G left a comment for Faby"Greetings, and HAPPY BIRTHDAY ♥ Best Wishes on your Special Day....and on the next 364 days!
How's it all going? Do you have any questions or comments?"
Natalie ._c- replied to Faby's discussion 'Gastric Bypass surgery and type 1 diabetes'"If I were you, I would try EVERYTHING else before considering gastric bypass. Because GB is for life, and if you find you don't like it, you can't easily get it reversed.
I've lost about 30 lb. on low-carb -- the fewer carbs you eat,…"
Faby replied to Ninoslav Raskovic's discussion 'Gaining weight on insulin pump' in the group Minimed Paradigm Insulin Pump Users"Have been on the mini med pumps for about 16 years the prior 14 years I took shots.I can honestly say I too have gained weight but my glucose from the pump is in overall better control."
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Minimed Paradigm Insulin Pump Users
For users of any model of the Medtronic Minimed Paradigm insulin pump.Please note: the exchange, sale or giveaway of items between members that require a prescription from a licensed practitioner, including insulin pumps and pump supplies, is not allowed on TuDiabetes.We encourage you to donate supplies to non-profits such as the Charles Ray III Diabetes Association and Insulin…See More
Faby replied to Faby's discussion 'Gastric Bypass surgery and type 1 diabetes'"Thanks for the advice. My carbs were cut from 45 per meal to 25 per meal I do exercise one hour per day as well. I have always been insulin resistant and my a1c is always between 6 and 7. I typically swell in the summer months which causes fluid…"
latvianchick replied to Faby's discussion 'Gastric Bypass surgery and type 1 diabetes'"Phew! You do have some problems. You poor thing. I have no experience of gastric bypass but it is true that insulin can cause weight gain. I would talk to your endo about reducing the amount of insulin that you take, I would never advise anyone to…"
LaGuitariste replied to Faby's discussion 'Gastric Bypass surgery and type 1 diabetes'"Sorry, I don't know of any T1's who've had gastric bypass, but I have heard of folks having success with a low-carb diet (less carbs requires less insulin while still maintaining excellent control). Getting the thyroid figured out…"
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- At 1:38pm on November 18, 2012, Linda G said…
Hello! How Do You Do, and HAPPY BIRTHDAY to you Faby...
Best Wishes NOW....and for the rest of the year!
Have a GREAT "ME" DAY :)
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Hey, why don't you come join us in the TuD chat room?
You'll see us at the bottom of the home page.
We have a great time getting to know each other, sharing info and lots of laughs :)
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- At 5:41am on November 18, 2012, brokenpole said…
Happy Birthday!! Hope you have a wonderful day and get to have some fun. Enjoy your special day.
- At 5:10am on November 18, 2011, brokenpole said…
Happy Birthday, Faby!! Hope you have a wonderful day and get to have some fun. Enjoy your special day.
- At 4:47am on November 18, 2011, Linda G said…
Greetings, and HAPPY BIRTHDAY ♥
Best Wishes on your Special Day....and on the next 364 days!
How's it all going? Do you have any questions or comments?
- At 2:52am on November 18, 2011,
SEAGATOR said… Happy,Happy Birthday,Faby. I wish for you a most wonderful day. ENJOY!!!
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catlover said… - Hi Faby- Thanks for the friend invite. I love making new friends here. This is a terrific site for learning everything you want to know about D and we also have some fun too. Welcome again.
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- At 6:41am on January 3, 2011, Marie B said…
hi Faby, here is Ann Bartlett's profile page
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- At 8:19pm on January 2, 2011, Linda G said…
I'm delighted to be counted as on of your friends :) Keep in touch!!!
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