I have hyperinsulinemia and pcos. I was sleeved on 11/16/2011 the day of surgery they took me off of my metformin 2000 mg a day. just cold turkey, I am losing weight but slowly would it help if I went back on the metformin? if the condition was there before wouldnt it still be keeping me from losing weight? I am still morbidly obese, under 3 finally but still obese. just wondering thanks in advance..

That would definitely be a question for your doc. Did your OB/GYN put you on the metformin? I'd ask him/her. It's possible you may still need it, but better check first. It'd be a drag to take that stuff for no reason at all.

My husband left the hospital with his sleeve and off all diabetes medication. Definitely check with your physician, but it's my understanding that if your diabetes is "type 2," it is most affected by your diet, and once you're sleeved, you don't really eat as much or the same types of food that trigger the higher blood sugar; thus, you don't need the metformin. But definitely check in with your physician. My DH happily left that, and all his diabetes medications (he was maxed out on 5 different meds!) behind immediately post-op.

The PCOS definitely puts a different twist on the situation. If the ovaries aren't functioning properly, then the hormones are wacked, and weight loss very very difficult. Even if insulin issues are resolved, ovaries can still be catching up. Definitely worth a look.

I would definitely check with your physician on this one. I am not sure there is anyone on here with a medical degree that can answer that and keep you healthy and safe.

hi sleevedmom

Remember as "they" all say, we're not physicians, but:

I have Diabetes II. The metaform was giving me trouble with my kidney, so they too me off it and put me on insulin . At the hospital they took me off the insulin - and said no insulin until i see my PHP. I saw him 3 weeks later and he said with a smile to stay off the insulin. More bloodwork end of January, but he thinks everything will look good still and i will continue to stay off the insulin. :woot:

Kathy

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Has your blood sugar and your A1C been normal since your surgery? If its still alittle high then I'm sure you still need the metformin. Atleast until your levels are staying in normal range consistently.