Ok, I know this is a topic that is probably been done to death!!!!! But please help me with this prior to my next appointment with my surgeon.

I'm 2/10 full presently and have had probs as I've stated in way too many threads but I know everyone talks about the sweet spot and everyone's is different because of certain factors I'm assuming.

Basically now I'm on meds to treat my diabetes II and my high cholesterol and I'd like to get to a point where I'm not eating around the band but not too loose where I can eat too much.

Where do you prefer to be? Does that sound like a dumb question, I don't intend it to be. I mean some of you seem to want it really tight where you can eat a couple spoonfuls and that's it but don't eat around the band so you're successful. Just trying to get some ideas before conversing with Dr. Fillgood, thanks brandyII.:tongue2:

Georgiagirl,

How is your med different than just plain metformin? Oh and I bought Breyers sugar free ice cream today because of the pms and the MIL coming tomorrow and it was pretty good! I hope it's not bad for me but it's better than other choices I have made in the past!

I think I've been calling it the wrong thing, it's ACTOplus met. Actos directly targets insulin resistance, and Metformins' primary act is to reduce the amount of glucose produced by the liver. They work together to help manage blood glucose levels. I'm not really sure if it's better, but my Endocrinologist wanted to put me on it and it has worked really well for me.

I'll have to look for the ice cream and see what's in it and the nutritional info. I have to be careful with sugar free stuff, especially if it contains Maltitol....it makes me sick and basically runs right through me. :party:

Georgiagirl,

Ever since being lap banded I've been constipated so I don't have that problem. I think the antidepressants add to it. I don't see my endocrinologist until August. It's amazing how few they have in my area, it's killer to get an appointment! So basically this is just what my PCP has prescribed for me so who knows what the endo will do. thanks Nancy.

Georgiagirl,

Ever since being lap banded I've been constipated so I don't have that problem. I think the antidepressants add to it. I don't see my endocrinologist until August. It's amazing how few they have in my area, it's killer to get an appointment! So basically this is just what my PCP has prescribed for me so who knows what the endo will do. thanks Nancy.

Yeah, I know. I drive 2 hours to see my Endo. Your endo will probably do massive bloodwork tests. When they drew my blood, I saw the list of test and there were A LOT! Mine has really helped me. I hope yours can help you too.

Georgiagirl,

Wow, I guess I have nothing to complain about. I drive 45 minutes but I have to wait months for an appointment! I could have seen my old one but she was a real:cursing: and I did not like her bedside manner. I think she hated fat people! Why go into endocrinology if you don't like fat people? Come on:scared2:

I still have to get to Georgia one day, my favorite person in the world is Paula Deen and I've never been to Savannah. I have her cookbook signed by her and her husband Michael, you probably don't even know who I'm talking about do you?

I don't know now whether the metformin is working or not but that "going right through you" thing you were speaking of previously has been happening to me for the past two hours. I swear not since prior to surgery and prior to medifast shakes I have not had this gastrointestinal issue! Hopefully it's a good thing!