Several months ago (nearly a year), my doctor told me that if we couldn't get my blood pressure and diabetes under control, I would not live to see 2015. Yikes! Less than 10 years. So, I agreed to have some surgery that was claimed to help. I had the surgery on September 6, 2005, and as of the 8th, my blood sugar is completely under control without any medication. My blood pressure is so good, that they are likely going to take me off the meds next month. My sleep apnea is going away and I am feeling much better. I also lost a little weight - being in the hospital will do that.
I am still sore at the incision sites (5 holes), but they are healing. I am able to walk about 30 minutes at a time now (right after surgery, I was lucky to do a lap around the ward.)
I will post updates (like when I discontinue meds). So far, I have discontinued the following:
insulin
metformin
actos
