4 months post-op Lapband, weight down, A1C up

I am looking for some support. I just had my labs done, 4 months post-op lapband. I've lost 42 pounds since surgery, 56 since my highest. (Technically I am a "lightweight" according to the definitions of this site, having less than 100 pounds to lose overall.) I was on glucophage and glyburide for Type II diabetes. My surgeon ordered me to drop the glyburide. He also said my readings would come down after I had lost some weight. Well, I HAVE lost some weight. But I had my labs done this week, and my A1C is HIGHER (8.0) than it was 6 months ago! (All my other levels were great.) Now my NP wants to put me back on the glyburide, which I hate the thought of, because it made me hungry. The NP suggested I look at my diet. Sheesh, I've been looking at my diet for the last 4 months, with an extremely critical eye. No bread. No sugar, low carbs, low fat, small portions, a modest amount of exercise, resulting in a steady weight loss of 1-2 pounds per week. Has anyone moved in this direction? How did you handle it? Do I need to lose the weight faster to avoid the second med? I always thought this wasn't a race, but she (NP) says I have to do something about my diabetes. I thought I was, by having WLS and losing weight. Apparently my other options are Actos and insulin. I am more discouraged today than at any other time in the past 6 months. This has all gone so smoothly, so far. Did I have the wrong surgery?! Advice, please.

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