ccaramel27 56 Posted July 13, 2013 Anyone with diabetes who got sleeved how has your diabetes been? Still on meds or not and how Long did it take to get off them Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
julietinpa 18 Posted July 13, 2013 I have type two diabetes. My doctor told me to stop my meds, I was only on glucophage, and he will check my hemoglobin a1c in 3 months. Just got sleeved July 3 so I have a long way to go but here's keeping my fingers crossed!!!!! 1 ShelPrice reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Who Dat 70461 331 Posted July 13, 2013 My wife was sleeved Monday 07/08 and hasn't taken her diabetes medicine (metformin?) since Tuesday, per her doctor. Her blood sugar level has gone down each day...92, 90 and 87 today. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bredred 45 Posted July 13, 2013 I was sleeved July 1st. My endocrinologist had me stop my metformin one week in to my 2 week preop liquid diet. I see him in a couple of weeks and will find out the plan then. For now, I'm testing at least twice a day and my numbers are anywhere from 85-97. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chinamama 104 Posted July 13, 2013 I've been a type 2 for 20 years. Before surgery was taking glucovance and viktoza. Diabetes was getting out of control before surgery, but I do think that had to do with my band (stomach had prolapsed and was adhered to my liver). BS was higher during hospital stay, and they were giving me insulin. Since being home I'm only on viktoza and my morning numbers are running about 137, previously 180's. I have hit 200 a couple of times, but not consistently. 3 months labs will be next week. Sooo it appears my BS is better but not gone. And, i probably would have had the same results with bypass. Unfortunately that may be what it is since I have had diabetes for so long. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DonRodolfo 1,416 Posted July 13, 2013 Anyone with diabetes who got sleeved how has your diabetes been? Still on meds or not and how Long did it take to get off them Type 2 here. Have not taken Metformin since surgery (surgeon took me off them and other meds). I'm getting between 89-109 consistently daily since. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cynthia4722 74 Posted July 13, 2013 I had surgery July 2012 a year ago. I am ni longer diabetic but my doctor is keeping me on metformin twice a day. She said that once you are diabetic your pancreas has been affected and therefore she says I will continue to need Metformin. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DonRodolfo 1,416 Posted July 13, 2013 I had surgery July 2012 a year ago. I am ni longer diabetic but my doctor is keeping me on metformin twice a day. She said that once you are diabetic your pancreas has been affected and therefore she says I will continue to need Metformin. My surgeon said when I get older I will have to start taking it again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
johnlatte 1,232 Posted July 13, 2013 I was taking 2000mg of Metformin and 100mg of Actos. I am down to 500mg of metformin only. I plan on being off by November (1 year out). Backing off slowly allows the pancreas to recover some (although it will never be like it was pre-diabetes). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ccaramel27 56 Posted July 13, 2013 I'm glad everyone's medication was reduced or gone! Makes me hopeful! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ccaramel27 56 Posted July 13, 2013 My surgeon said when I get older I will have to start taking it again. What! Why? I thought it would be gone for good Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
julietinpa 18 Posted July 13, 2013 My endocrinologist said with the right diet and exercise mine can be cured forever since having the VSG. However I was only diagnosed 10 months before my sx. And my hgb a1c was never above 6.9. Maybe I just caught it really early. Good luck to everyone! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ccaramel27 56 Posted July 13, 2013 My endocrinologist said with the right diet and exercise mine can be cured forever since having the VSG. However I was only diagnosed 10 months before my sx. And my hgb a1c was never above 6.9. Maybe I just caught it really early. Good luck to everyone! Yay for u!!!! I hope I hear that one day. I've been diabetic since I was 23. I'm 31 now so I don't know if it can be cured forever but I can hope. My endo switch me to insulin about a year ago plus pills because my hubby and I wanted to have a baby to no avail. I can't wait to have my surgery maybe I can get rid of this disease. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ccaramel27 56 Posted July 13, 2013 I was taking 2000mg of Metformin and 100mg of Actos. I am down to 500mg of metformin only. I plan on being off by November (1 year out). Backing off slowly allows the pancreas to recover some (although it will never be like it was pre-diabetes). How long were you diabetic Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ShelPrice 70 Posted July 13, 2013 My A1C went from 6.4 to 5.8. No meds for me. Shel in Kansas - Sleeved 5/21/13 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
