serenity seeker

I'm a type II diabetic and I take Metformen 500mg 2x a day, along with Avandia 8mg 1x a day and Byetta 10mcg which I inject 2x a day. My sugars are reading at 160 - 175 first thing in the am. I'm hoping to lesson my meds by being banded. Do you have this problem and has it improved?

Thanks for the quick response. How long did the whole process take? I mean from the seminar to the surgery date? I'm getting anxious. I have BC/BS/ of Michigan and they tell me that's one of the best. you have a great day....I'm about to head to the beach and as always will most likely be one of the biggest babes there!! Life goes on anyway....lol

SOUNDS LIKE WE HAVE SIMILAR HEALTH PROBLEMS....I'M JUST BEGINNING THIS JOURNEY AND AM BASICALLY DOING SO FOR MY DIABETES...DO YOU HAVE THIS ALSO...I SEE THAT YOU DO NOT HAVE THAT MUCH TO LOSE ..ABOUT THE SAME AS I .. I'VE BEEN FIGHTING THIS WEIGHT PROBLEM MY ENTIRE LIFETIME AND HAVE YOYO'D MOST OF IT. I HOPE THIS WILL BE MY MIRACLE. I TAKE WAY TOO MUCH MEDS AND WANT TO ELIMINATE SOME AS I HEAR OTHERS HAVE DONE...I'LL BE PRAYING FOR YOU AND WISH YOU A SUCCESSFUL PROCEDURE...GOOD LUCK, LINDA:thumbup:

I'm 58 and just beginning this wonderful journey..I'm sooo excited and will give it my all....I just want to be healthy and not take a handful of pills everyday just to survive. Good luck girl !

Hi Patty, I Also Have Bcbs Of Michigan And Am Wondering What Was The Criteria They Needed Before Approval. I'm Having The Hardest Time Speaking To Anyone By Phone. I'd Like To Get The Procedure In Tennessee In April .they're Telling Me To Contact My Insurance Now. Can You Help Me? Thanks