The Beginning

So, I went to a doctor's appointment, and my Hg A1C has gone up to an unacceptable level. My pcp wanted to start me on a diabetes medication that also causes some weight loss. As I did more research into this drug, I saw that it can cause debilitating nausea. It is also pretty short acting, and would not deal with my high fasting blood sugars.

As I thought about the prospect in years to come of trying medication after medication to control my diabetes, I went back to the idea of CURING this disease - via the lap-band surgery. I am right at a 35 BMI with comorbidities and I want to do this for my health.

I got up my courage and made an appointment to see the surgeon on Friday. I am excited and nervous, and ready to begin the long haul of satisfying the requirements of my health insurance company. My husband is going to the appointment with me, and will learn all about this with me.

I have put off a decision about which diabetes medication to use until I talk to the surgeon. In the meantime, I am drinking lots of water, trying to eat low carb, and getting out on my bicycle. I had really let my blood sugar get out of control.