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Hi folks. I am 5 days out from surgery and am browsing the discussion topics on the forum. One thing I am curious about is the experience people who had type II diabetes before the surgery have after the surgery. Did you come off all your meds? How are your sugars now, etc? I took oral meds for my type II before surgery and have not taken them since surgery and my sugar numbers are generally good, staying under 140, but today I had one that was 228. I know those may not be horrible to some people, but its just something I am interested in hearing what others experienced. Thanks!

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Prior to surgery I was taking Metformin, Glyburide, and a low dose of insulin. I had only been on the insulin for about a month and a half, in order to help bring down the A1C. Prior to the insulin, test were norm in the high 100's, after starting they averaged between 110-125. Took a half dose of insulin the day before surgery, have not had any since.

I was cleared to take the Glyburide and Metformin when I was sent home, however, blood sugar was dropping too low. I did tests frequently and after the first few days, stopped the Metformin and Glyburide altogether. I still check my blood sugar daily, range between 85 and 100 with no diabetes meds.

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My blood sugar was around 6 steadily immediately post op. Took readings for two weeks and now have been taken off Metformin. Will be reviewed in 3 months. Random checks show readings between 5 and 6. I'm 4.5 weeks post surgery.

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Off Metformin immediately after surgery. My husband takes insulin once a day not twice. His blood sugar doesn't drop to 40 at night in three years. He has had ketoacidosis with a blood sugar of 747. Our A1c readings are excellent!

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I was told to stop all type II meds after surgery. I was on metformin and trulicity. I have not taken anything since surgery and my highest reading has been 104!

of course im only 2 weeks out and not really eating anything so we shall see if it keeps up.

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I have type 2 diabetes. I am looking forward to being off that medicine! My date is October 21.

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Good for you! I'm one week post op and am off my medicine. My sugars seems pretty good. I wanted to check what others experienced a bit further out when they started back to eating normal food. Good luck on your surgery. The forums are great for knowing what to expect. Keep us posted!

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I stopped all medication, 4 metformin a day, and two types of insulin, a basil and a long lasting, maybe the basil is the long lasting... Anyway, I took 60 units before a meal, and 80 of the long lasting at night and in the morning. I had taken insulin for almost twenty years. I assumed it would be needed after but I hoped for a big reduction. I tested in hospital was 101, left after 24 hours tested at night, was 82, I went cold turkey off all diabetic medications, and we stopped all my blood pressure, except the one they have you take to protect your kidneys, and no more cholesterol either. I am on stage 4 now, I have seen my sugar go up to 140, but in the morning it is in line. I haven't cheated on my diet, and barely get 30 carbs in a day, if that. Everyone is different but I am sure you will take a lot less! I just could not afford insulin anymore, it was really the main reason I had the surgery. I am so happy I did, hopefully no needles ever again. I will say that my doctor warned me of a honeymoon period, and the need for them might increase after a year or two, it does for many, but I will do what it takes to stay healthy, you made a great choice, best of luck and recovery

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