I'm so bummed, and just need to vent. My bypass surgery was scheduled fit 5/11 so I went to my class and pre-op labs on Monday. I learned yesterday that my a1c was too high for surgery. I was really surprised it had gone so high. After I ugly cried, I made an appointment with my doctor to talk about a new medication. Has anyone else been through this?

Yes, but for a different surgery! The anesthesiologist won't put you under if it's too high. It's a safety issue. I had to get back surgery last year, and had the same issue. I cried my eyes out. After 6 years of pain, I was almost there. I begged them not to cancel it, and I'd be exactly where they needed me to be. They kept it...(had to have my tailbone removed....long story)...They won't put you under at a certain point. Here's what we did. My endo switched me to Humulin 500 (was a pain to get my insurance, this is a very concentrated formula), but did wonders for me. I also went high protein, cut carbs to bare min....I was ready in no time. Then right before, i started in on an almost clear liquid...chicken broth, jello, etc...they were amazed at the turnaround, and I got my surgery as scheduled! It was an intense week. I did have my tailbone removed, and while they were in there, they found a second piece that had to come out. Two bones removed...and I was like a new woman. Now onto this surgery

You can do this. You can do this. You can do this. (hugs)

I had my a1c checked as soon as i started the process it was 7.9 my doc put me on trulicity. 3 months later my a1c was 6.7 right after my surgery when i was in hospital they checked it again witch was 7 months from my last check and my a1c was 5.7 i would talk to your doc abou trulicity

Thanks. I'm seeing the doctor soon & I'm eager to see what I can do.

HEIGHT 5'9.5" HW 305; Started with first surgery, dietician visit 10/21/16

Update: I was started on Victoza and, three months to the day, my a1c was down from 11.4 to 7.4! It's really nice to have normal daily readings again too. Best of all, surgery has been rescheduled to 8/17!! I'm so excited to see this journey through.

Began 10/16, Approved 03/17, Canceled 04/17 bc of high BSG, now bypass pending 07/17

Good to hear glad it worked out for ya

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Update: I was started on Victoza and, three months to the day, my a1c was down from 11.4 to 7.4! It's really nice to have normal daily readings again too. Best of all, surgery has been rescheduled to 8/17!! I'm so excited to see this journey through.

Began 10/16, Approved 03/17, Canceled 04/17 bc of high BSG, now bypass pending 07/17

So happy for you!

iamready4this

Thank you all!

RNY scheduled for 8/17/17

I feel your pain. I find out my A1C this Friday and I know it's way higher than that. Just started insulin 2 weeks ago to try and lower it for this

I feel your pain. I find out my A1C this Friday and I know it's way higher than that. Just started insulin 2 weeks ago to try and lower it for this [emoji20]

I'm really sorry!! I hope the insulin works well for you!

RNY scheduled for 8/17/17