A1c too hi for surgery??

Hi All - I have a date for the lap band surgery on July 13 but my A1c is 7.5 and was told that I may not be able to have surgery on that date. Anyone else have this issue? Was told that I might have to wait until my levels are better. You know what though? I am kinda of discouraged. First off, I am like of course my A1c is not normal because I am Type II but I need this surgery to help me lose weight to hopefully get better control of this disease yet I can't have the surgery because my level is too high??? Catch 22. I cried for the first time today about all of this. It really just got to me and I am afraid that I will not be able to have surgery or something. Total pity party today. Kinda needed it I guess. I see Dr. Peters my surgeon on Wed so perhaps I will feel better after talking to him. I just needed to "talk" to the only people out there that really can relate to this whole wls business. Thanks! Nancy G.

Nancy, it seems surgeons have different rules for many things, including A1Cs. My A1C was 9.5 last Jun and 8.6 in Sep, the last one before surgery. The value was never an issue in terms being too high for surgery. To me, 7.5 isn't that high. It was a long time ago when I last had a value that low! Until now being post-op, of course. My 3 month and 6 month post-op A1Cs were 5.5 and 5.2, respectively. It's truly a miracle. Hope things go well for you soon! Kathy

Nancy, Keep your chin up, thinking positive vibes for you!! Maybe your endo or PCP can write a letter to the insurance company explaining the catch 22....so true! Take care, Wendy 288/190/150

Thank you for your replies. Just had the A1c done again and it is now 7.1 so I think all is well! Nancy G.