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It's a good article but in my opinion it's title is a bit misleading because of the use of the word cure and later calling it remission. There's a difference. The main thing to remember is that if your a diabetic it's always a good idea to monitor blood sugars :) . I'm so greatful to have been...

Hello, I chose the RNY surgery based on the studies that have shown that diabetics have been very successful in controlling their blood sugar levels. I was on glipizide and metformin up until the day before my surgery and my levels were fine, a little on the low side because of the liquid diet...

Hi Jules! My surgery was done through Kaiser on July 19, 2012. I haven't had any problems out of the norm other than the initial soreness and 1 day I experienced extreme bloating that caused stomach cramps but that was only one day a few days after the procedure. I've lost about 1 to 1.5 lbs a...

Thanks for your comments! It really helps to hear from others who are going through this as well. Since my post I've also gone to a support group and that has helped me greatly as well!!! Again, thanks for your reply!!!!!!!!!

Thanks.... I do realize I can't control what others do or eat but they've known for some time about my WLS and I was just hoping for a little more support than what I was given. It's a weird feeling because I didn't want to eat the foods because I know they'd make me sick not to mention I can't...

Thanks! I'm not at that point yet, still in stage one but I would like to try some of those!

Its been 11 days since surgery and my first week I had a positive attitude and was doing really great up until yesterday. I live at home with my parents and 2 brothers and our house is the entertaining house in our family where aunts, uncles, and cousins get together on weekends and holidays...

I am 6 days post surgery and prior to having the surgery (roux-en-y) I tried different flavors of matrix and they were simply too sweet for me and had a horrible smell. Since surgery I've only had Isopure and haven't had a problem with the smell or taste. I like the cookies and cream flavor but...

Hello, Before making my decision to have the surgery done I had never exercised regularly. In preparing for the surgery I have since joined the gym and never felt so good about it. I initially started by getting a trainer who helped me get a regimen going that was practical for me. Although...

Yesterday I had a really bad day with nausea and stomach cramps. I also had a weird feeling coming from the left side of my abdamen....it felt like my old stomach was bubbly and draining fluids followed by intense stomach cramps in the center of my abdomen. Of course I did call my doctor but did...