I got a call today from the nurse and she said my A1C level was extremely high and the doctor will not do the surgery if it's higher than a 7 well I am. Diabetic and have been on pills and recently have been out on insulin the reason I really want the surgery is b/c of this disease can anyone relate to this problem not being able to have surgery b/c of A1C level. This has been a long 6 months and now it still is not at the end I'm praying he still will do the surgery I really need this.

Finally went in today to get my A1C level checked again I will get my results next week hopefully my numbers are low enough so I can join the loser bench soon

MsInzee2010

my A1C level was always good, surgeon never mentioned anything about trying to improve sugars pre-WLS

surgeon told me that the longer you've been diabetic, your chances aren't as good that your diabetes meds and stuff will be gone. that being said..........

20 years i've been diabetic - hospital took me off meds - telling me to see my PCP within the month, see what he wants to do next - my A1C labs,were 6.0 - even lower now

so guess what?

took me off meds, insulin completely

FYI - no more high blood pressure or cpap

Anxious to hear your results - you will post them, ok?

hope your numbers have improved a little and dr. will give you a break, and things will be good enough for you to have the life saving sleeve

it is true of course, you have a good chance to have your meds be lessened or eliminated totally with the help of your SLEEVE

good luck my friend

Hoping your numbers have dropped.

Thanks everyone for the encouragement I'm praying that I can come off these meds and I have heard so many stories about how the sleeve can help. I will definitely post updates once I hear from the surgeon on next week the lab said my results should be in by Monday so I'm expecting a call by Tuesday th latest or I'm calling them and again ladies thanks for the encouragement and sharing you stories.

I got A1C number today and its at an 8 the nurse said the guideline is below an 8 she is going to talk to the surgeon and find out if he will still to the surgery with it being an 8 I'm praying now that he decides to do it I explained to the nurse that the main reason to have the surgery is so my numbers can get lower and stay low. I really want to stop taking medicine and insulin please pray with me that everything works out and the surgeon decides to do my surgery.

Oh, I am praying with you. My A1C was an 8.8 in February, had surgery in April and 2 months after surgery my A1C was 5.8 It has helped so much.

Really fight for yourself because it is worth the fight.

I was taking HIGH doses of Byetta, Lantus and Humulin as well as metformin and glyburide before surgery and since surgery I have not taken any diabetes medicines. It has been an absolute life saver for me. I understand that the guidelines are because we do not heal as well when our sugars are out of control, but we do still heal - I actually had not problems whatsoever. Really have a heart to heart with him about your borderline results because this is critical.

God Bless and please let us know.

I got A1C number today and its at an 8 the nurse said the guideline is below an 8 she is going to talk to the surgeon and find out if he will still to the surgery with it being an 8 I'm praying now that he decides to do it I explained to the nurse that the main reason to have the surgery is so my numbers can get lower and stay low. I really want to stop taking medicine and insulin please pray with me that everything works out and the surgeon decides to do my surgery.

Praying for you. I was taken off of my 2 diabetes

meds the day after surgery. I hope you'll have an even better recovery.

Thanks Isabel for praying with me I love hearing stories like this it gives me hope that I will also be off those meds. I haven't talked to the surgeon I only talked to the nurse I had a real heart to heart conversation with her so hopefully she will display my concerns to my surgeon. Thanks again for your continued prayers.

Thanks ready4success I am praying I also come off the meds after surgery and heal just fine and no complications take place.

Great news just spoke with the nurse and the surgeon will see now and give me a surgery date. I am so happy I go in on Friday September 14 and then I will get my date I would like to thank everyone who prayed with me and for me I will be joining the loser bench soon and the healthy one as well no more meds soon.

Great news just spoke with the nurse and the surgeon will see now and give me a surgery date. I am so happy I go in on Friday September 14 and then I will get my date I would like to thank everyone who prayed with me and for me I will be joining the loser bench soon and the healthy one as well no more meds soon.

So happy for you! You will do well.

How exciting! I'm so happy for you!

I hope you get a date soon. Happy all is working out for you.

Thanks everyone I am so excited on Friday I get my date I will make sure to post it as soon as I get it. Thanks again everyone on my way to the loser bench and healthy bench.

MsInzee2010

I'm so psyched for you

quite a scare that surgeon gave you - glad things are working out

hopefully after WLS, your A1C # will continue to improve - making you such a happy camper

when i read your post, dh heard me be all excited for you, and said something like, oh is she someone you know, a friend of yours?

i said, "of course she's a friend - she is going to be a fellow supporter and sleever.

i just dusted off a place for you on the loser's bench, next to me of course

take care

good luck

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.