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I start my 14 day pre op today. Mine is a liquid diet. I am allowed protein shakes, broth, non carbonated, sugar free drinks, sugar free popsicles, and jello.

Hi. I'm married with no children. I am being sleeved Oct 1st in Gilbert AZ. I just got my date yesterday and have to start my pre op diet tomorrow.

At the end of June I was devastated that my A1C number was 10.6. It stopped me from getting a surgery date. I really wanted to give up but didn't. I went high protein low carb. Guess what? Today my A1C is 7.5. I will be having surgery October 1 st! I did it. Thanks for all the encouragement. You guys rock.

I got my test results. I am @ 7.5. Surgery is scheduled for 10/1

Yep. Most surgeons won't do surgery if it's too high. The risk of complications is higher and healing may be impaired.

This is a great place to get info and encouragement!!! Congrats on the first steps to a healthier happier you!!! Oh and GO STEELERS!!!!!

HI, I'm Tia. I'm 40 yrs old, married with no children. My husband is an ALS patient that I care for at home with the help of a very special nurse and a loving father. We loved to travel and spend loads of time together until his health really declined. He is on a ventilator. He's a super guy who never complains, has a super disposition, and is encouraging me to get this surgery so that when he's gone , I can live a healthy happy life. I am a super busy person between work and his care. This is the first thing I am doing for me in years. I love him and I love being a wife :wub: and just wish he could enjoy the rest of my lfe with me.

I chose the sleeve over the band because after a very candid and frank discussion with the surgeon, it seemed like a better option for me. He actually told me that I would do better with sleeve or RNY, but he would do the band if I was set on it. After our discussion and some research, I decided he was right and I am going for the sleeve.

HI, I'm Tia from AZ. I am insurance approved and just waiting for some testing that has to be done in September to get a surgery date.

Hi everyone. I have completed all the prerequisites for my surgery. I have even been approved by insurance. (United Healthcare) I am using Banner Gateway Dr Podkameni. I do not have a surgery date yet. I am having to get my A1C down and I just got treated for H. Pylori. I really love the staff @ Banner Gaetway and they are so supportive. They have really made this journey better than expected. They have helped me not give up when I got the bad news about my A1C and H. Pylori. I was ready to say skip all this and I'll just die fat. They wouldn't let me keep that crappy attitude and have stood by me and ecouraged me every step of the way. I am really looking forward to having this surgery and starting my new life. Hopefully my set of test in Sept will show everything is where it needs to be.

Anyone in AZ being sleeved in AZ? (Pre and post) I would like to hear your about your experiences with your doctor and hospitals. I am a pre sleever. I don't have a date yet. I have my last MSWL appt at the end of June and my surgeon is Dr. Podkameni.

I am really happy that I chose this center. The staff is really compassionate and caring. I am a little up tight and hard on myself at times, and they always make me feel better and keep me focused on the successes in my pre op journey, not the failures.

Thanks for the support. I am working hard on it. mRight now I am being treated for H Pylori. I think my next tests will be in Sept. I am hpoing everythingis clear and I get a date in October. What a super birthday presnt to me. Maybe I'll see you in the office sometime.

Good luck Shawn. His staff is awesome. I have some things that are going on that are hindering me getting a surgery date. The staff @ the clinic schecks on me and encourages me to keep going. The insurance co has already approved me, I have to get some of my numbers down from my last labs.

Thanks. I am working hard on it.

My paperwork was submitted to the insurance company yesterday. I got my approval today!!!! I am so excited. I still have to get my A1C down to get cleared by my doctor, but as far as the insurance co goes, I am approved!!! I can finally see light at the end of the tunnel. First hurdle cleared, it's all on me now. I have seen my daily numbers looking much better in the last 2 weeks. I am halfway to a surgery date. HOORAY!!!!

I have EA sports active for kinect. It came with exercise bands and a heart monitor.

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I had a rep from the insurance company that I constantly stayed in touch with. She was probably ready to get rid of me.

The sports game I do play against other's online. The other's I don't think I can. You would be suprised how much fun you can have and still get a workout in. I also play with my family every chance we get.

I have an XBox 360 with Kinect. I use it for exercise. I have a couple workout games, sport games, dance games, and Zumba. With the Kinect you are the controller so it is really hard to cheat the game. I get a really good workout. I can do it on my schedule because it's in my house. I think it's a good idea to use these game consoles for exercise.

Hi all... I had a little setback today and I am trying to work through it. I went to get my clearance from my PCP today and he won't clear me until my A1C comes down. While my rational mind understands that a high A1C puts me at greater risk for infection and possibly a longer healing time, I'm sad and disappointed. I am having a hard time understanding how my A1C jumped 3 points from March to June. I have been losing fat and gaining muscle during this time. My PCP is working with me to get it back down. The surgeon's office is encouraging me and reassuring me that this is a minor setback. My family is doing the same. I am just a little discouraged about the outcome today. I know I can't give up, I'm just disappointed today. I though today would be the day we submit to insurance. Please tell me that someone else has had these little setbacks and things ended up okay in the end. I really need to hear that right now. Thanks...

My Dr. increased my Metformin today. Hopefully that will help. I am definitely going low carb high protein.

Thanks for easing my mind some. This A1C thing is the last thing I need to do. I think I can do it. Now I just need to turn words into actions.