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    Default my us dr wants my a1c to be in 7 did your dr requier that? will Mexico drs requier that?

    I am on prednizone because of high inflammation i would be in a wheelchair with out it ? so that drug raised my a1c , my US dr will not do the surgery because my a1c is 9 ,I told them give me the sleeve surgery and my blood sugars will be a 6 ,so now i am going to go to Mexico to get my surgery so will the Mexican Dr want the same thing also do the Mexican dr want you on one week liquid diet or 2 weeks like American DR's, ? thanks for your help


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    Gastric Sleeve Member Kindle's Avatar
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    Default Re: my us dr wants my a1c to be in 7 did your dr requier that? will Mexico drs requier that?

    Depends on what surgeon you choose. Each one has their own requirements, and only they can answer your questions. And if your insurance covers the surgery, have you tried to find a surgeon willing to work with your situation?

    Regardless of where you have surgery, You need to have a serious discussion with your surgeon and the doctor that prescribes your pred. Steroids, just like NSAIDS have to be used very carefully after WLS because of the increased risk of ulcers. Not to mention steroids impede healing and you certainly don't want to develop a leak.



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    Gastric Sleeve Member KariVSG's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    Default Re: my us dr wants my a1c to be in 7 did your dr requier that? will Mexico drs requier that?

    I agree with Kindle



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    Gastric Sleeve Member Pam G's Avatar
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    Default Re: my us dr wants my a1c to be in 7 did your dr requier that? will Mexico drs requier that?

    You're at a higher risk for healing properly with an A1C that high. Are there any other options to deal with the inflammation?




    HW: 275
    PreOp: 268 5/12/16

    SW: 258. 5/27/2016
    10 w: 225. Goal 1
    12 w: 222.
    14 w: 216.
    4 m: 215
    5 m: 205
    22: 199.4 10/30 Goal 2
    24: 196
    6 mo: 191
    7 m: 193
    8 m: 184
    9 m: 180 2/3/17. Goal 3
    10 m: 179
    11 m: 171
    48: 170
    1 yr: 166.6. 5/27/17
    13 m: 165.8
    5 y,10 m: 215
    7 yrs: 230


    Revised Goal : 200
    "Bonus" Goal: 180

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