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Hi all,
I am type 2 and my surgery is on hold due to my A1C. Half way thru the prerequisite portion of my journey in March, my A1C was 7.6. When I went for pre-op testing in June it was 10. They won't do the surgery until I am back to 8. I wish someone would have told me to keep my eye on it. I was irresponsible and stopped testing because I thought, "hey I'm getting this surgery in a few months anyway". I say all that to say, don't stop managing your diabetes as you normally would or you may find yourself in the same boat. On a positive note, I do believe when I have my next test in Sept, I will be good to go. My daily test are looking pretty good.
Thanks for listening.

I got my test results. I am @ 7.5. Surgery is scheduled for 10/1

Thank you. I have 2 more days of this 14 day test of strength aka preop diet. I am very ready for Monday.

Thank you. I have 2 more days of this 14 day test of strength aka preop diet. I am very ready for Monday.

I got my test results. I am @ 7.5. Surgery is scheduled for 10/1

Hi all,
I am type 2 and my surgery is on hold due to my A1C. Half way thru the prerequisite portion of my journey in March, my A1C was 7.6. When I went for pre-op testing in June it was 10. They won't do the surgery until I am back to 8. I wish someone would have told me to keep my eye on it. I was irresponsible and stopped testing because I thought, "hey I'm getting this surgery in a few months anyway". I say all that to say, don't stop managing your diabetes as you normally would or you may find yourself in the same boat. On a positive note, I do believe when I have my next test in Sept, I will be good to go. My daily test are looking pretty good.
Thanks for listening.

HI, I'm Tia. I'm 40 yrs old, married with no children. My husband is an ALS patient that I care for at home with the help of a very special nurse and a loving father. We loved to travel and spend loads of time together until his health really declined. He is on a ventilator. He's a super guy who never complains, has a super disposition, and is encouraging me to get this surgery so that when he's gone , I can live a healthy happy life. I am a super busy person between work and his care. This is the first thing I am doing for me in years. I love him and I love being a wife :wub: and just wish he could enjoy the rest of my lfe with me.

I got my test results. I am @ 7.5. Surgery is scheduled for 10/1

I got my test results. I am @ 7.5. Surgery is scheduled for 10/1

I feel the same way about my blendtec.

HI, I'm Tia. I'm 40 yrs old, married with no children. My husband is an ALS patient that I care for at home with the help of a very special nurse and a loving father. We loved to travel and spend loads of time together until his health really declined. He is on a ventilator. He's a super guy who never complains, has a super disposition, and is encouraging me to get this surgery so that when he's gone , I can live a healthy happy life. I am a super busy person between work and his care. This is the first thing I am doing for me in years. I love him and I love being a wife :wub: and just wish he could enjoy the rest of my lfe with me.

I had my 2 week post op today and am officially on purees. Hooray for something like real food. I ate some egg salad and it felt kinda weird. I can certainly see why it is important to really eat slowly. No problems day 1!!!

I was sleeved Monday. I got home Wednesday morning and felt really good. Yesterday I go through some Soup, pudding,and cream of wheat. Water was a challenge. I did pretty well this morning with Vitamins and Protein Shake. Sipping on G2 right now. Feel stronger everyday.

I am an official sleever. I spent 48 hours in the hospital. My incisions don't bother me at all. It is the gas and the air from drinking that is killing me. No regrets so far.

I am an official sleever. I spent 48 hours in the hospital. My incisions don't bother me at all. It is the gas and the air from drinking that is killing me. No regrets so far.

I am an official sleever. I spent 48 hours in the hospital. My incisions don't bother me at all. It is the gas and the air from drinking that is killing me. No regrets so far.

I am an official sleever. I spent 48 hours in the hospital. My incisions don't bother me at all. It is the gas and the air from drinking that is killing me. No regrets so far.

I am an official sleever. I spent 48 hours in the hospital. My incisions don't bother me at all. It is the gas and the air from drinking that is killing me. No regrets so far.

Tomorrow is the final phase to the beginning of my new life. I feel ready. I'm not really nervous. I feel super prepared having read so much on here. I made it through the 14 days of liquid without cheating and I think that will be the hardest part. I want to thank you all for your support and for sharing your experiences.

Hooray the day has finally come! I am so excited about this new journey!

Hooray the day has finally come! I am so excited about this new journey!

Tomorrow is the final phase to the beginning of my new life. I feel ready. I'm not really nervous. I feel super prepared having read so much on here. I made it through the 14 days of liquid without cheating and I think that will be the hardest part. I want to thank you all for your support and for sharing your experiences.

I totally understand how you feel. I am on I am on day 9 of my 14 day pre op diet. It is liquids just like yours. My NUt told me that you can get won ton Soup and strain out all but the broth. So, I have been getting different broth based Soups and just straining them. Some places will sell you just the broth at a discount. More flavor, no cheating. I tell myself everyday that this phase is my test to see if I can follow the necessary steps to change my eating habits and how I view food. So far so good, no cheating, 5 days to go. You can do it, I know you can. You will feel so proud of yourself if you can do this without cheating. I understand how frustrating it is to have people eating around you during this phase. My dad stopped by and plopped down with his burger and then said" this won't bother you if I eat it will it?". I said no because he came to visit me. Then he tried to give me some Thai tea. (full of sugar and cream). He then looked at my broth and asked, "What are you eating", while chewing on his piece of cow. I just looked at him and said really. He has been at my house everyday of this liquid diet. AAAARRGGG

Just curious, what are your doctor's instructions? I think we are given specific directions for a specific reason and would advise you to follow those instructions to be as successful as possible. No judgements, just a thought.

I got all my test results back and I am scheduled for 10/1. I am hating this pre op diet, but it will be worth it in the end.