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Maybe I'm too excited cause now everything is going against me. My blood pressure is running high. My blood sugar is 400 and I am not understanding this at all. I am 2 weeks away from my surgery date but with these high numbers the nurse said they will reschedule me when they test me the morning of the surgery if my numbers are not better. I just hope that I can still have my surgery on the 4th. I was at the YMCA yesterday on the tread mill and an alert came up on the screen saying my heart rate was too high. it was 167 after 15 minutes. I feel good, I don't feel weak or sick at all.

Thanks I am trying to get it down quickly. I will try both of your suggestions.

I went for my pre op blood work last week and my surgery is Sept. 4th. So the nurse called and said my sugar is 290 and needs to be down by the 4th or they will reschedule my surgery. UGHHH!!!! I am taking my meds and sugar is being so stubborn. Normally my meds work. I even increased the dosage. I do not want to go on insulin 3 weeks from my surgery. Maybe if I start the liquid diet a week early and do 3 weeks instead of 2 and add more exercise it will be down in time.

I called BCBS and I was given my insurance approval and authorization code today. It was submitted on Tuesday. Thank God, YES YES YES!!!!!

I have to do the 2 week liver shrink but NO other diet or required weight loss before surgery. The liver shrink isn't totally liquid. It's protein shakes and bars, 3oz of meat, salad, yougurt, unlimited non starchy veges and baked potatoes on my liver shrink and fruit.

September 4th

Good luck

I am diabetic and 6.0 is the A1C they prefer and since my blood sugars stay in the 240s (instead of 80-100) my HBA1C is 10.2. So as a precaution for healing she said she is going to send me to ICU the first day then the 2nd night I may go to a regular floor.

My surgery date is September 4th, 2013

Fingers are crossed and prayers being said. My patient care advocate called me today to inform me that she is sending my paperwork to the insurance company for approval today... She said I should hear something in a week or less. Oh my goodness I hope it's soon. I have a $40.00 reward check from Lane Bryant and I would love to by something 4 sizes smaller to move into as a short term goal since it's free money that expires in 2 weeks. Soon to never have to shop in Lane Bryant will be great too. ALL SMILES

Congrats

No, It's my husband's insurance but he never worked at Verizon.

Yay. That's great good luck

I'm not sure. I hope this week they will tell me when to come in and schedule it. The insurance company said I'm approved for August 21st but I'm not sure if thats the actual date the surgeon gave them or if thats the insurance coverage date that you can have the surgery after that day or what. The sooner the better. I will keep you posted.

Sorry to hear that. You may have to switch pcp if you can. There are two other ladies on here on another form I have named Memphis. One had surgery by Dr. Wagner 12 weeks ago

I switched my PCP and had the Nurse Practitioner at that office complete mine

for me it was seminar, PCP recommendation letter, 3 months weight ins, Cardiologist approval letter, Psychologist approval letter, Surgeon recommendation, Dietitian or nutritionist visit.

Hello AuntieBev, Are you going to attend any of the support groups. Dr. Wegner had one Thursday it was very informative. The next one is the 16th I believe by Dr. Kelley. Nice to meet someone from the area on the site.

Good luck band mom 3

Thanks everyone

APPROVED!!! I called BCBS and I was given my insurance approval and authorization code today. It was submitted on Tuesday.

I am so happy for you, Can't wait for the surgery date next.

Congrats, me too!!!!!

APPROVED!!!!! I called BCBS and I was given my insurance approval and authorization code today. It was submitted on Tuesday.

I am not sure yet. My paperwork was just submitted Tuesday to the insurance company so I haven't heard anything yet. How are you liking Dr. Woodman?