Were you a diabetic?

GingerRenayd2 · November 4, 2003

Question-

I was banded 10-8-03 and I'm doing great! Losing weight eating lots of different foods. Before I was banded I was a type 2 diabetic for just over 1 year and took pills to control my blood sugar. 10mg glucotrol and 500 mg of gluopauge

Every since surgery I have NOT taken any of my pills and have been okay. Well, at least I think I've been okay. I have not been testing everyday but maybe every 3rd day. My blood has been 140- 150 or 160. Under 200. Last night after I ate some cot cheese and applesauce I got a head ache and I had 8oz of ice tea and it went away. Then again today I had not had Breakfast yet and my head started hurting so I tested my blood and it was 153 I ate and felt better.. Did anyone have to go back on there meds? Did anyone stay on there meds?

Just need some insite on what to do here.

I'm affraid that if I lower my sugar by pills I'll be to low since I'm not eatting as much these days? and then be a shaking mess.

Any suggestions?

I hate to call my family doctor about this since he was so pissed I was having the surgery in the first place.

THANKS!!!

claraluz · November 4, 2003

If your doctor was not supportive, can you switch to a new doctor? It doesn't seem at all wise to start changing your med doses by yourself unless your doctor has given you permission to do so.

alicia · November 5, 2003

I am not a doctor but I advise that you continue your medicines, even if it is every other day. I know, it's not what you wanted to hear but your blood sugar is still considered on the high side. Yes, it is exciting that it is lower than it has been in the past (a great improvement!! congrats!), but since you are newly banded you will begin to eat real foods again and you'll notice an increase in blood sugar levels. Maybe after your first or second fill you will be able to omit the meds. In the meantime, if you are unable to get a new doc, then please consult your surgeon (if possible); he/she should know how to advise. Your GP/doctor should be supportive of your life-changing decision so as not to work against you.

GingerRenayd2 · November 5, 2003

Thanks everyone. Well, for now I'm going to stay off the meds and watch my blood very close. In 2 weeks I go back to the doctors and if it stays under 150 to normal than I'll stay off. Otherwise I'll start a low dose of Gluoctrol. I just had my A1C test 2 months ago and mine is always under 5.. I'm just going to watch myself. I also got a cold and I think the jump in # were my body telling me YOUR GETTING SICK! I saw my Lap Doc today and I'm going for my first fill next week. I'm a little freaked since I watched Leo's but I'm pretty sure I'm ready for a fill. According to the Doc scales I'm down 18 pounds. My home 22 pounds so anyways it just feels good to be losing weight.

Thanks so much everyone and if anyone else has anything to add PLEASE DO! I love all the advise I can get!

November 7, 2003

I don't know if the Glucotrol gives you low blood sugar (hypoglycemia), but I know Glucophage does not give you hypoglycemia. I take Glucophage for Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome so my blood sugar is always in the normal range. The Glucophage does not make that go down below normal. Hope this helps.