A1C Level To High For Surgery

[Mslnzee2010 83]

Thanks Likasulema I am so ready to be sitting on side of you thanks for making room for me. You are right we are friends and losing this weight together so happy for this site and the support everyone gives everyone.

[tigerbelle 328]

Hi, all...I am going in for a consultation with a bariatric surgeon next week. I am not sure if he is going to recommend a VSG or a Roux en Y bypass, but I am hoping he thinks the VSG is the best option

Reading this particular thread has made me somewhat nervous...one of the main motivators for me to seriously consider WLS now is that my a1c levels have been extremely high--I am talking over 9 it is like I am now feeling this surgery is my last resort due to serious complications I have faced already and am facing right now...for example, I have an ulceration on my left big toe right now that is taking a long time to heal (the uncontrolled diabetes being the main culprit plus poor leg circulation)...the dr is even concerned I may end up having to have that toe partially or fully amputated--a horrible thought to me I am now in compression stockings all day plus wearing a boot for protection on my left foot...if I get over this current crisis (please God), I am determined that I will have the WLS in an attempt to gain my health and life back...this thread brings some fear to me, because my PCP thinks I am now in a vicious cycle requiring drastic action, so I am not sure if I will be able to get my a1c back down to under 8 and surely not under 7 before I have another serious health crisis

the reason I am responding here and asking for feedback is to find out what types of comorbidities y'all had (if you are willing to share) prior to undergoing surgery or seriously contemplating it...just to let you know my current situation...I have a BMI of about 50 (weighing about 280 lbs)...I have a bad time with skin infections (such as boils)--I tend to get them easily and they are long-time healing...I have poor circulation in my legs (hence the compression stockings)...I am 50 years old....been diagnosed a type 2 diabetic for about 10 years now...currently I take the maximum recommended dosage of metformin daily...also, I am on 30 units each evening of Lantus...I am on blood pressure medication, an anti-depressant, thyroid supplement, and a medication to reduce triglycerides (not really working)....part of my fear is that when I consult with the surgeon next week, he is going to tell me I have too many high-risk factors to even attempt the surgery....I guess I am just wanting to know if there is anybody who has had the multitude and severity of problems I have now prior to having their VSG....

[scaredoftheunknown 95]

Hi' date=' all...I am going in for a consultation with a bariatric surgeon next week. I am not sure if he is going to recommend a VSG or a Roux en Y bypass, but I am hoping he thinks the VSG is the best option

Reading this particular thread has made me somewhat nervous...one of the main motivators for me to seriously consider WLS now is that my a1c levels have been extremely high--I am talking over 9 it is like I am now feeling this surgery is my last resort due to serious complications I have faced already and am facing right now...for example, I have an ulceration on my left big toe right now that is taking a long time to heal (the uncontrolled diabetes being the main culprit plus poor leg circulation)...the dr is even concerned I may end up having to have that toe partially or fully amputated--a horrible thought to me I am now in compression stockings all day plus wearing a boot for protection on my left foot...if I get over this current crisis (please God), I am determined that I will have the WLS in an attempt to gain my health and life back...this thread brings some fear to me, because my PCP thinks I am now in a vicious cycle requiring drastic action, so I am not sure if I will be able to get my a1c back down to under 8 and surely not under 7 before I have another serious health crisis

the reason I am responding here and asking for feedback is to find out what types of comorbidities y'all had (if you are willing to share) prior to undergoing surgery or seriously contemplating it...just to let you know my current situation...I have a BMI of about 50 (weighing about 280 lbs)...I have a bad time with skin infections (such as boils)--I tend to get them easily and they are long-time healing...I have poor circulation in my legs (hence the compression stockings)...I am 50 years old....been diagnosed a type 2 diabetic for about 10 years now...currently I take the maximum recommended dosage of metformin daily...also, I am on 30 units each evening of Lantus...I am on blood pressure medication, an anti-depressant, thyroid supplement, and a medication to reduce triglycerides (not really working)....part of my fear is that when I consult with the surgeon next week, he is going to tell me I have too many high-risk factors to even attempt the surgery....I guess I am just wanting to know if there is anybody who has had tihe multitude and severity of problems I have now prior to having their VSG.... [/quote']

So sorry you are going thru so much.

I am diabetic my A1C was 8.9 and the medicine for.diabetes was doing more harm than good. I decided to diet and exercise and dropped it to 6.5 which was good but I'm still diabetic so I decided to go on with.the procedure as of last week my A1c is 6.3. I did have to lose weight before the surgery, my surgery is scheduled for this coming Thursday.

I also have hbp and sleep apnea.

I hope the.dr. sees all the problems you have due to diabetes and is willing to do the surgery.

Please don't give up and keep us posted.

[Mslnzee2010 83]

Tiger belle I totally understand with you about the A1C that's why I started this thread b/c I was told by my surgeon he would not do my surgery of my number was above a 7 which it was his reason b/c he said it takes longer to heal. Well I worked out and had everything checked two months later it is at an 8 and he decided I can no undergo surgery. I have an appointment on Friday to get my surgery date I want to tell you that it took much prayer and determination and the support of this site that helped me. I will pray that everything works out for you just like it worked for me.

Please keep us posted on your results

[muffintop 62]

Tigerbelle,

You sound like you have fully decided to take control of your life. All u can do is go in and see what the doc says, many women have had your bmi, diabetes and a world of other issues. just see what he says, and take action. Don't count yourself out this early on!

[tigerbelle 328]

thanks y'all for the encouragement...I am trying to remain optimistic...I saw my therapist today, and that helped me sort through some things...I see the bariatric surgeon next week for an initial consult, so I will keep y'all updated...thanks for the prayers

scaredoftheunknown: I pray for success with your surgery on Thursday...you are all very inspiring

[Mslnzee2010 83]

Hello everyone I just got my surgery date Oct. 17 on my way to the loser/healthy bench

[ProudGrammy 8,322]

surgery date Oct. 17

MsInzee2010

WooHoo

finally got your date for WLS

doing the happy dance w/ya

good luck

[muffintop 62]

Hello everyone I just got my surgery date Oct. 17 on my way to the loser/healthy bench

Yayyyyyyy!!!!

[tigerbelle 328]

great, MsInzee

[Mslnzee2010 83]

Just left me pre op class this is all becoming so real to me Oct 17,2012 the day I will never forget headed to the loser/healthy bench