Still On My Metaformin? ( I'm Diabetic)

[init4me 45]

Hey everyone tomorrow will be 14 days out. I've lost 15 lbs so far (yeah!). The concern I'm having is that I thought I would be off my blood sugar meds all together after the surgery. Is there anyone out there that came off theirs relatively soon? I know that we are all different ( different times for different people), but I just getting concerned that I won't come off the rest of my meds. I will be seeing my surgeon and gastric Dr. this coming Wednesday and will be asking them. I just would like to know what others have experienced . Thank you.

[TinkerToyz 45]

I was told that I will need to consult with my PCP regarding my diabetic meds. I probably will not see her until almost 2 weeks post op for a regularly scheduled visit. In the meantime I don't know if I will be able to choke the Metformin down, and I plan to monitor my blood sugar more frequently post op that I had in the past and will take my amaryl accordingly till I see her.

[Amherst76 1]

I was sleeved in October 2011. I was on an insulin pump for 3 years prior. I came off insulin after one day. I am still on metformin, however. My AIC is now down to 6.4. My Endocrinologist said it would take time for my body to adjust. I am pleased that I am only on metformin. I can deal w/that after the pump. Hang in there, it will happen for you!

[MegInNOLA 531]

My husband left the hospital after getting sleeved off of all his meds--but everyone is different. Be sure you're checking your blood sugar frequently and keep a written record so you can show your docs, which will help y'all make informed decisions about your meds. You're going to be so much healthier in very short order--congratulations!!

[clk 3,519]

Everyone is different. Have you noticed a change in your numbers? How frequently do you test?

I came off meds right after surgery, though I did require insulin a few times in the 24 hours immediately post op.

I noticed a drop in my blood sugars almost immediately and was considered "in remission" four months post op.

I hope that your doc will have some insight for you! It did take longer for my A1C to come down to a normal level.

~Cheri

[init4me 45]

They have taken 1/2 of my meds off right after the surgery. I'm still on (4) metaformin..2 in the am and 2 in the pm. My sugars in the am are usually around 118 and during the day between 108-130 during the day. I test about 3 times a day. Just wanting to come off the rest.

[CraftyV 61]

Hi Init! I was taken off my merformin 1000mg 2xs a day and glipazide right after surgery. Every time I check my blood I am within normal range. Hopefully you will get off yours soon!