Metformin for PCOS Post-op?

[Sleeved Nurse 20]

I had my surgery 12/8/15 and have since lost 51 pounds. My surgeon took me off of my metformin completely in the hospital the day after surgery. I have PCOS and feel I still need the metformin, especially since I am really hoping for a baby in a year or so. I am planning on discussing it more with my surgeon during my 3 month post op appointment, but I was wondering how many of you who take it for PCOS continued after surgery.

[AnA92212 577]

Hey, I have PCOS as well. I had my baby 6 weeks prior to surgery (after a year and a half of trying) I had to quit Metformin 2 weeks before surgery. I forgot why now. I was never put back on it. I had to do a 2 month testing of my insulin (3 times a day). It has been normal since surgery. I've lost over half my body weight and everything is normal...insulin, cholesterol, blood pressure, etc. My 6 month absorption labs were good too. I was deficient in Iron which I was prior to surgery so nothing new.

I have to be about 18 months out from surgery to begin trying again. I plan on getting some labs ran at the end of the year to see where my levels are (hormonally speaking). Some doctors require 2 years after surgery, but my doctor is ok with 18 months since I am older and I got to goal before a year.

So, most likely it will be discontinued for good. Talk to your Primary care doctor about it. They will probably have you test for awhile without it and see where you are.

[ocgirl15 667]

I was sleeved 12/14 and I have PCOS. I stopped my Metformin and Spironolactone (very dehydrating) the day before surgery and never took them again. I chose to continue the Nuva Ring. I have had tubal ligation so Nuva Ring is not for birth control. Your situation is obviously different from mine... I would not take advice on this subject from your surgeon or even a pcp. Only a specialist like obgyn, fertility specialists or the like will know what's best for your fertility. Use back up protection until it is safe to get pregnant and the best of luck to you!