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I'm worried about my pre op test I haven't been approved for surgery yet but I did reach out to my PCP to check my levels now so he can make changes to my medication if necessary to prepare me for surgery. Any advice for me should I worry? The last time I did blood work the only concern my doctor had was my blood sugar.

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Prior to my RNY gastric bypass surgery, I was taking 2 prescription medicines to control my blood sugar level (Type II diabetes) and the medicine was not completely controlling my blood sugar levels so my PCP wanted me to advance to insulin shots but I refused. I was also on 2 prescription medicines to control my high blood pressure.

I had my surgery 4 years ago. Two days after the operation, I was off all my blood sugar medicine and haven't taken any since. I periodically check my blood sugar levels once per month and they are fine.

Two weeks after surgery I took myself off all my blood pressure medicine and haven't taken any since.

After surgery, you may have to monitor your blood pressure and blood sugar levels so that you can adjust your prescription levels. In general, they should be significantly reduced levels. From my perspective, it may not make a lot of sense to try and adjust your levels now if you are seriously contemplating surgery.

I cannot speak to thyroid issues. Perhaps someone on this board can speak about their experience.

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