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[LowCHO]

I assumed I would be having the RNY because of it's success rate with Diabetes resolution; however, when I had my visit with the surgeon he recommended the VSG. He says my insurance covers it and he feels I'm a good candidate because I've only had diabetes for a short time (pre-diabetes four years & type II for about six months) and because of my lower BMI.

As I research, I see that the VSG looks like a viable option but I'm concerned about the resolution of diabetes. The RNY has such a track record. Losing weight is great but I really want to get rid of my disease. Any of you here with the VSG have their diabetes not resolve?

Any input would be greatly appreciated.

[MacMadame]

According to this study, resolution rates for Type II diabetes are the same with VSG and RnY:

http://www.springerlink.com/content/f135104x27461498/

It only covered people 4 months out though.

If you are really concerned about diabetes resolution, the DS has the best stats on that particular co-morbidity, though.

[sfmini]

I walked out of the hospital off my diabetes and BP meds. My first A1c post op was 5.8. Pretty good resolution for me.

[LowCHO]

Thanks guys!