HELP! High HbA1c

HELP! My open RNY is scheduled for next Wednesday and I got a call from the nurse today which I considered a warning. She has received and reviewed my lab results and has warned me not to go hog-wild these last few days. I am diabetic and not able to go hog-wild. My HbA1c was at 11.5 which is high for everyone else but right on target for me. In the 6 years I have had diabetes, I have seldom been below 10. She said she didn't want to scare me but the blood drawn the day before surgery could cause a delay. I am very upset and stressed out. If I could control my diabetes, I wouldn't need this surgery. But if I can lose the weight, there's a chance I could get off the insulin. Could I get some reassurance or real-life experiences without hearing that every surgeon has different standards. I don't know if I should call her back and get some clarification or if she was just making a general statement. Thanks so much!

We greatly appreciate your interest in helping us build our Q&A database. To discourage vandals from posting garbage, however, we require people to register before posting.

You must be logged in to post an answer. Click here to log in.