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I had the sleeve in September 2020 after having struggled with my weight for years and trying to lose it on my own. I am 56 and a diabetic.

My A1c has went from 7.4 to 5.7 since my surgery.

I had to have a hernia repair for the second time along with the sleeve and things were going great. I was losing for the first year, around 65 pounds. Then, I found out that I had diverticulosis and have had diverticulitis4 times in less than a year. My hernia came back along with an umbilical hernia and had a gallbladder that had to be removed 18 months after my sleeve.

In the 2 years since my surgery, my acid reflux has never went away and taking Prilosec and Pepcid twice a day.

I also just got done with prolapse surgeries and hoping this is my last surgery.

I have been having bad cravings and not losing, but gained back 10 pounds.

My surgeon decided to try Saxenda to see if it would help and it has helped me lose 12 pounds in 12 weeks.

Hoping that continue to lose and my health improve.

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Sounds like a rough road, I hope you are doing well now.

I am glad your doctor is helping.

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Congratulations on the improvement of your A1C and weight loss, but I am sorry about the struggles you are having.

I hope that the medication helps keep you moving in the right direction and your health continues to improve.

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My goodness you have had a real rough ride. Everything you have gone through will make you stronger. I am so glad to hear about you A1c getting better. Good luck going forward

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