Metformin for PCOS after surgery?

[casper_808 44]

Hi does anyone take metformin for PCOS after surgery? I stopped taking it for the last 4 months after surgery but I'm wondering if I should start it back again.

[cindyw41 761]

Talk to your doctor about the metformin. Since it is a time release medicine you may have to go onto something else. Have your symptoms improved after surgery?

[casper_808 44]

Cindyw41- I still have symptoms of PCOS. But you're right I should still talk to my doctor. But which Doctor, Gastric Sleeve or OBGYN?

[cindyw41 761]

The one that prescribed the meds. My PCP prescribed mine, she took me off the metformin before surgery and my surgeon confirmed that I shouldn't take it. @@casper_808

Edited January 18, 2016 by cindyw41

[bigtula 10]

I tried taking it a few days after surgery when I took my blood sugar and it was 174. It was the worst day since having the surgery. It upset my stomach and bowels. I haven't had it since and I'm 20 days out. I just check my blood sugar each morning and it has been average and my diet of low carbs and sugar keeps it in check. I will talk with my PCP about it after my next follow up with the surgeon.

[ready4therealme 41]

I take metformin and I do fine on it. My dr doesn't want me to crush any pills.

[Pea523 28]

Talk to your doctor about the metformin. Since it is a time release medicine you may have to go onto something else. Have your symptoms improved after surgery?

@@cindyw41 are sleeve patients advised against using a time-released medication? I am currently taking Metformin ER, which was prescribed by my internist: However, my surgeon knows I am taking Metformin. Maybe I should have specifically said it was ER?

Edited January 20, 2016 by Pea523

[cindyw41 761]

@@Pea523 my surgeon said our stomach doesn't have the enzymes and acids to break down the meds as before and it's not in there long enough for the ER to dissipate. My PCP is the one that discontinued that med, my surgeon made sure I wasn't to take it. I don't think it will harm you, it just won't work like its suppose to.

Edited January 20, 2016 by cindyw41

[Daisee68 2,493]

You likely cannot take the ER and cannot crush an ER pill. You can switch to the regular the non-timed release and just take it more often during the day. Having said that, it will likely push your blood sugars low so be very careful if you do. I would consult both doctors.

[Pea523 28]

@@Daisee68 and @@cindyw41 thanks for your replies. I'm going to check with me dr. I am on the er, and I believe it is contributing to my heartburn that I am only getting on the upper right side of my chest. I think it is lingering and causing me pain.