LapBand for Diabetics? Is it Safe to Get in Mexico?

I have been reading that lapband has been helping alot of the diabetics. Is this what you all feel is happening? I also saw the price and I can only afford the ones they do in Mexico. Do you think it's safe? Is this worth it? I am on insulin. 3 times a day. I only have 25% of my pancrease left. I had a tumor that was on my pancreas, spleen (i don't have a spleen no more) and stomach. I am 40 years old Female.

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Gastric banding not best option for treatment of diabetes

There are two general types of diabetes; Type 1, where the pancreas does not make enough insulin, and Type 2, a disease of insulin-resistance. Type 2 diabetes is also called adult-onset diabetes, and is very common in the obese. Metabolic surgery (a fancier name for weight loss surgery) has been used for treatment of Type 2 Diabetes. This type of diabetes will respond to surgery, though gastric banding is the least effective option. When one considers that long-term... more

Weight-loss Surgery and Diabetes

Dear Diva, Diabetes can be controlled by substantial weight-loss. Usually we see it in response to weight-loss surgery. Some of the these surgical procedures tend to be more effective than others in correcting the blood sugars, sometimes weeks after the surgical procedure. Lap-Band (commercial name) or gastric banding will influence blood sugars and diabetes after weight-loss happens. Usually we are seeing a correction after the first six months. O'Brien and Dixon have a... more

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Diane Roma 18 Apr 2013

I have a cousin who had the Lap-Band surgery and lost enough weight that she no longer needs to take her Diabetic Meds (type 2). It was a different story for me. Lap-band didn't work for me and now days away from having a sleeve conversion. Either way, with so much going on with your health; you should see a doctor here before paying for a surgery in Mexico. It's better to be safe than sorry. Sending you positive thoughts and best of luck in getting healthier! :-)

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