Type 1 Diabetes and Lapband

Does anyone have experience with Type 1 Diabetes and weight loss surgery? :confused2:

I am sure there are people around here who do. I know that my surgeon had patience with type one and two whose blood sugar got under control and they healed well. My mom is diabetic, so naturally she asked about all the issues with diabetes and getting banded.

Hi there--no experience yet--I will be banded on Aug 26th and am a type 1. I am a little scared, but we shall see...

Migmom, Wonderful, Please let me know how it goes and who your Doctor is. I need to find one who will do it. I have only gained more and more weight since I got on the pump 7 years ago. Now, it is almost impossible to control my sugar at this weight. Most people think I am a type 2 diabetic. I have had it for 30 years. I have always been chunky, a size 10-12, but now am huge at 210 lbs. I don't have any energy. Please stay in touch!!!

Hi, I'm new to the site but I was wondering if anyone with Type 1 Diabetes had Lap Band done recently...my BMI is around 37...so do I qualify for the Lap Band having Type 1 and my BMI being 37? If anyone has been thru this or might know I would appreciate any advice you may have!! Thanks!!!!

I think it depends on your Insurance Co. I have Kaiser and it was over 40 BMI with out co-morbidity's or over 35 BMI and 3 co-morbidity's (????). Well, you have diabetes that is one, if you do not have any others such as high BP, high cholesterol, heart disease, depression, joint pain, etc... You may not qualify. But, remember depression and joint pain are subjective so if you say you have them you do...

If you are self pay I am not sure what the requirements are, but I know they are not as strict.

I hope this helps!

HI- I have surgery scheduled for Oct 2nd and I am on insulin. How have your blood sugars been since the surgery?? Would really love to hear how it has gone for you!

Bev

Hey, how did your surgery go? Has it been difficult to control your sugar? Any bad lows?