Any post-op diabetics, I need your help

The first 3 weeks my blood sugars were running almost normal, just a little like 20 points above normal. Than my PCP changed my b/p med and another med to a lower dose, and now my sugars are running very high, am is was 212, noon 246, supper 276. These are the highest they have been since before surgery, and I am really worried about this. The b/p med said that it would not make your sugars drop, well they were right, it is making them skyrocket. And I am not a happy camper. I was told the surgery helps the sugars go lower in most cases, and sometime even stops the diabeties all together. Should I call my PCP and let her know, she always thinks stuff is in my head because of my bi-polar disorder. Thanks for your help. Hugs, Lynda

Hi Lynda, I am a post-op diabetic, and I have had the same problem. My sugars have been higher. This really concerns me because I really thought they would go down. Is there anything you are taking that could increase the numbers? My surgeon gave me liquid tylenol w/ codein, and that has lots of sugar in it. Also, maybe the vitamins, calcium, or even some of the protein shakes could have sugar. I saw my diabetes Dr. two days ago, and she now has me on a sliding scale. I think it's a good idea to talk to your PCP. By the way, I am a psychotherapist, and I think that if your PCP thinks everything is "in your head", maybe you should consider finding one who is more educated on mental illness and more respectful of you as a patient. Good luck, and let us know how it goes. Rosa

Hi Lynda! I am one of those that my diabetes was so called "cured" due to surgery. I was on over 200 units of insulin a day. But anyways I would really call your PCP since I know that before I had the surgery when I would get put on something from my PCP my blood surgars did the skyrocket thing too so he had to move me to a sliding scale also. But if you question your PCP i would really think about changing doctors or getting a second opinion. Just so you know its not all in your head! Hope this helps -Sue

Thanks to both of you. I just was so happy after surgery when they where running normal, or very close to normal. And now high again. I have an appointment with my PCP on the 21st, she wanted to give me that much time on the new meds to see how I would react to them, because I have a few allergies to some meds. Do you think I should call and go before than? Hugs, Lynda

I think you should call your pcp now. The high sugars can cause more damage then the wait is worth. Mine have been running normal and I have to monitor four times a day. I will keep you in my prayers. Cathy

Hi Lynda, I am diabetic and still on insulin postop. Much less but still on the needle. I am off all oral meds for the diabetes but still taking insulin but much much less than before. Call your doctor. It definately sounds like you need a medication adjustment. Good luck. Regards and hugs, Ronna

Hi Lynda, I am 3 weeks post-op and a diabetic. I was on 3 oral medications and 25 units of insulin for it pre-op. During the first week my sugars went haywire. I am now off all oral medications and only take the 25 units of Lantas every night. I say call your doctor (or better yet find another one) Good Luck ~D~