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Apr 03, 2013

Well, I heard from the insurance.  I have to undergo 6 months of Doctor assisted weight loss and meet with a nutritionist.  I have already met with the nutritionist.  I have a great doctor.  He is sympathetic to this surgery and has seen it work well.  He kidded with me.  When he met with me he said, "Well, here we are-hoping you will lose weight BEFORE the surgery-amazing how the insurance requires you to lose weight before the surgery to help you lose weight "  :-)   He said this with humor.  I also found out that I am officially "diabetic".  I had some blood tests done and found out that although my cholesteral is great, my blood sugars are high.  I have been "pre-diabetic for over a year and tried to control them but my body and genetics (Mom and Dad were both diabetic ).  Still on medication but now it is a co-morbility that will help my surgical cause with the insurance.   The nutritionist I met with was great.  She answered a ton of questions about diabetes, how my medication helps control it.  We talked about sugars and what are good sugars and what aren't.  My husband and I have turned to a vegetable diet and found we are feeling better.  My dietician also gave me a lesson on carbs and a plan to help me follow a good low carb diet.    So next?  I have my first surgical consult  with Dr. Anthoune on April 9th.  I am hoping to speak with me about a revision from VBG to DS switch or RNY.  Who knows what will happen but I will pray about it and we will see if shall be the best for me. 

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