A1C

[Ladybev 4]

Can you get gastric bypas with a high A1C

[angyplus5 470]

yes ma'am, Ladybev!!! Mine was 11.7!

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[Oceanlove 98]

My Dr. would not even schedule a surgery date unless it was under 8 A1C

[shortmocha 39]

I'm type 1 and mine was 8.3 last time I got it checked. No problems so far.

[Matt Z 4,138]

WLS lowers A1C... That said, there has been research that shows that A1C over 8 can lead to problems post-op.
http://care.diabetesjournals.org/content/37/3/611

Still might be worth talking to your surgeon about it to verify his/her concerns with the elevated A1C.

[jrandolph68 7]

All up to your surgeon. Complications are allegedly greater if it is elevated. Mine was 9 and surgeon didn't blink an eye. I had no complications.

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[MN_Meg770 125]

I had to be 7.5 or lower but that was the surgeon’s requirement, not the insurance company.

[Melly75 4]

My surgeon requires it to be below 9 before surgery.

[Ladybev 4]

Well my dr said I had to be at a 9 but I am now at a 9.3 if dr says he won’t do it then I think I’m just going to just throw in the towel and say forget it . This is to much stress for me to deal with

[Frustr8 7,886]

Ladyb3v I hope everything smoothed out for you and you receive,your surgery. Sending good thoughts to you!😛

[Ladybev 4]

Thanks a lot.

[angyplus5 470]

I hope your surgeon proceeds with your surgery!!! Sending good thoughts your way... Don't give up!!!

[Ladybev 4]

Thank you so much will stay positive and keep you posted . Thanks again for the support.