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This is my 1st post. I have completed my 6 month diet required by my insurance company as well as the blood work and EKG. I was supposed to be having a consultation with my surgeon next but..... I got a call this morning saying my blood sugars were high and I needed to to another blood test. Actually it will be a like 3 tests within 5 hours I guess. Also, the Dr wants me to get an adominal ultra sound. I know I need to be patient but I just want this done already. I wonder how long this will set my surgery back.

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I know you're impatient but if you have diabetes it can impact your recovery, so they need to know about it. The abdominal ultrasound is something I did, it's no big deal...Hang in there!

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Thanks for the words of encouragement. I know all the tests are for a reason. I just feel like I have been in this process forever and I want it done already. Patience are not best quality.....LOL. Thanks again!!!

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I feel the same way!! You just gotta keep going and dont get discouraged! To be honest with you...it's been almost 2 months and I'm still working on it. I officially finished everything asked of me by insurance on 1/14 as far as the diet..seeing the psych and all that...after running around getting all paperwork and extra stuff they needed I finally got everything submitted yesterday! Some people take awhile..and others don't. Good luck!!

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I took the day off work yesterday and did the abdominal ultrasound and the 5 hour glucose tolerance test. I must say 5 hours in the blood lab were some of the most boring hours I have spent in my life. I feel much better that those additional tests are done now. I am a little worried about the results though.....I do not want to have any set backs. I am going to try not to think to much about it and just pray all is well.

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I know exactly how you feel. Earlier this week I received a call from my doctor saying that one set of blood tests was missed, so I needed to come back in for my blood to be drawn one more time. I could have screamed! But, like you -I have faith that it will all come together. Hang in there! Your surgery date will be set before you know it. :scared2:

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How exciting...you have only a few weeks to go before your surgery. I always wonder what that will feel like...are you nervous...excited...scared...I am sure a little of everything. Well I can't wait for those feelings. Good luck and let me know how you are doing after surgery.

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