It is important also for me to mention that my endocrinologist was not a big fan of my idea to have the surgery. She said I would have too much scar tissue in my abdomen after surgery and it would be worse than the sagging skin and stretch marks I was already dealing with and I ended up having to change practices because of it. She is totally wrong and I have been able to get infusion sites to work on my abdomen post-op without any issues from absorption or scar tissue. I have not been wearing my pump on my abdomen very much after surgery anyway, and have decided to try alternative sites to wear my infusion sets. Legs/hip/upper buttocks are working very well for me right now. A positive attitude and healthy lifestyle are the most important things going into your surgery, and will help you get back on your feet in no time. Three months post-op for me now, I'm back to running distance races and gearing up for a half-marathon this fall.
Hi hollyjanelle! I ended up having my TT on Feb 28th and have healed wonderfully with no complications. I kept my pump on for my surgery, and made sure my blood sugar was over 150 pre-op for my own comfort. I wanted to run a little higher so I didn't risk being low while I was under. I was a little high after surgery (220) but came down easily with a bolus when I woke afterward. Best wishes to you for your upcoming surgery! It is going to be life-changing :0)
Thank you for sharing your story! It's been a few years now and I wonder if you might post some more updated pics :). I have been living with T1 diabetes since I was 5 years old, and now after two kids and years of injections and pump sites on my abdomen, I am looking into abdominoplasty. I wondered if it might be difficult to get a doctor to perform it due to my diabetes, but glad to see that it's possible! How has your absorption been since your surgery? I wonder about these things, as I will have to eventually put my insulin pump on in that area.
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