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Posted 9/21/2013 2:24 PM (GMT 0)
Just curious why before my bypass had trouble controlling my sugar levels, now my sugar levels are almost perfect, kind of thinking that the shape of my heart had to do with my control, I'm not exercising or eating as much so just curious
Posted 9/21/2013 5:35 PM (GMT 0)
I guess my question is does the heart really play that big of role when it comes to sugar levels
Posted 9/21/2013 5:36 PM (GMT 0)
Will, my guess would be that your heart was working overtime to pump blood through clogged arteries. This would cause a lot of stress on your heart and your system and stress raises blood sugar. I know whenever im sick, my blood sugaris higher.

I'm so glad, though, that you are doing so well and your blood sugar is more under control, too. Good job!

Sherrine
Posted 9/21/2013 7:34 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks Sherrine, I too are like you when I am sick my sugar is high, but never thought of it that way it was one artery that was causing the problem the stents where working fine, as for doing so well, hmmm that's debatable today is the first good day since the surgery :-)
Posted 9/23/2013 1:34 AM (GMT 0)
Hey, Will!  I hope you keep having good days.  You've been through more than your share!  I have my fingers crossed for you.

Yes, physical and emotional stress can raise blood sugar. 

Posted 9/23/2013 12:26 PM (GMT 0)
There is so much that we don't know about diabetes. Do some research and you will find that some diabetics who had gastric bypass surgery suddenly found out that they no longer had diabetes.

I don't mean because they lost weight over time from the bypass surgery. I mean their diabetes ended IMMEDIATELY after surgery, before they lost any weight at all. No one seems to know why. Look it up. Maybe your heart surgery worked in the same mysterious way.
Posted 9/23/2013 2:02 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks Lanie, fingers crossed must be working been feeling better past couple of days body and meds are starting to cooperate together, still a bit upset at the medical system, but mood is changing everyday I feel better, still doing laps of my driveway for my only exercise, wife is worried I will disappear soon if I keep losing weight turn down to 131lbs

wow wouldn't that be interesting babes
Posted 9/23/2013 8:25 PM (GMT 0)
Will, I'm presuming your pump is adjusting your insulin and you're doing ok with that, right? Don't waste away. Maybe you need to start eating more?
Posted 9/24/2013 11:27 AM (GMT 0)
My eating is picking up a bit, I have appointment today with my Endo don't expect much to change until I get back to exercising and the normal life
Posted 9/27/2013 10:13 AM (GMT 0)
Went to my Endo and Family Doctor this week seems I have Neuropathy in my left foot, but should get better once I start rehab today, assessment first today then everything starts next week
Posted 9/27/2013 11:42 AM (GMT 0)
I hope that the more stabilized blood sugar will help stop the neuropathy.  That happens when the blood sugar is too high for an extended period of time.  Keep up the walking!   
Posted 9/27/2013 7:49 PM (GMT 0)
Everything starts Oct 24th so I will have to increase my walking on my own slowly but surely
Posted 9/29/2013 12:33 PM (GMT 0)
89 you should probably start your own thread about this topic, you will get a lot of good advice
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