I wonder if I should of topped my metformin post surgery.I have PCOS a and am insulin resistant..pre diabetic.My number is the same without metformin as it was before.I know that is an improvement but I wonder ....metformin.

I had Type II diabetes and was taking Metformin and Glipizide prior to RNY gastric bypass surgery. I am almost 3 years post-op. Two days after surgery, my surgeon took me off all my diabetes medicine and I haven't taken any since. My diabetes went into remission and has stayed there. I periodically check my blood sugar levels and they are fine without medication.

One of the problems with continuing to take medication after your diabetes goes into remission is that the medicine might drive your blood sugar levels from being on the high side to the exact opposite - being on the low side. This is called hypoglycemia.

So I think if you have concerns in this area you should consult your physician.

Yes I have hypoglycemia.

It is related to my PCOS

I wonder if I should of topped my metformin post surgery.I have PCOS a and am insulin resistant..pre diabetic.My number is the same without metformin as it was before.I know that is an improvement but I wonder ....metformin.

I had to cut metformin. When I went back to work full time I quit. It tore my stomach up SO bad. There was no way I was going to take that and work. It did really help me with my hair regrowth so I hated to do that. Now... post surgery.. with all the discomfort and gas pains and such... I can't fathom the idea of taking it, even sitting at home every day. Yikes, what a thought.

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