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Topic: RE: restarting metformin... nausea help
You probably won't take any pills that can't be crushed or liquified in the early weeks. I didn't start back on metformin for about 6 weeks or more. Remember everything is liquid in the early days.
Good luck!
Good luck!
Topic: RE: double diabetic
YOU NEED TO QUIT BASHING THE RNY! COME ON, IF YOU PUT IN THE WORK TO MAINTAIN ONCE YOU'VE LOST THE WEIGHT AND PUT IN THE WORK TO LOSE THE WEIGHT I DON'T SEE A PROBLEM WITH ANY SURGERY, LET ALONE THE RNY
Topic: restarting metformin... nausea help
So, I have not been the most compliant diabetic in the last several months. Now that I am having a sleeve done in March, I am trying to lower my blood sugar as much as possible. I figure any surgery is likely to go better if my sugar isn't running high.
I kinda expected to have nausea when I started taking the metformin again, but that raises a question: how am I going to be able to handle taking metformin after surgery if I can't even eat anything solid for the first three weeks?
Maybe I won't have to take it anymore... but my PCP acted like she expected me to need meds until I get close to my goal weight, and even then maybe just cutting them back.
Any experience with this?
I kinda expected to have nausea when I started taking the metformin again, but that raises a question: how am I going to be able to handle taking metformin after surgery if I can't even eat anything solid for the first three weeks?
Maybe I won't have to take it anymore... but my PCP acted like she expected me to need meds until I get close to my goal weight, and even then maybe just cutting them back.
Any experience with this?
Highest weight: 277 Starting Weight: 250 Surgery Weight: 241 Current Weight: 130
Goal Reached in 10.5 months :)
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Topic: RE: Type 1'ers after WLS
Hello, I had surgery in July and have only lost a total (start to now) of 40 lbs. i have an insulin pump and am at a stand still. has anyone else gotten in a rut since Christmas?
Topic: RE: double diabetic
Agree with you totally. Remission and good control of our blood glucose levels is what we can achieve at best. And of course hopefully no complications from diabetes. If that isn't called a cure, that's ok with me!
5ft0; highest weight 222; surgery weight 208; current weight 120
Topic: RE: a1c 12.5 scard
I would ask for DS weight loss surgery. And fight to get it.
When I was on 2 types of insulin and couldn't get the sugar level down, I would cut all carbs for 2-3 days, and eat salads with SF dressings, and proteins like fish, chicken or beef. No fruit, milk, bread, rice, cereal, grits, potatoes of any kind, corn, dry peas or beans.
This usually would allow me to wake up with a lower fasting glucose level, and easier to maintain throughout the day.Shooting for anything below 200 would be a good first target.
Then add veggies back in slowly ( other than salad greens etc). This isn't a long term solution, but a quick way to lower the too high sugars.
MY A1c was above 11 before surgery, and I used this plan to get it a little lower for surgery.
Best wishes!
When I was on 2 types of insulin and couldn't get the sugar level down, I would cut all carbs for 2-3 days, and eat salads with SF dressings, and proteins like fish, chicken or beef. No fruit, milk, bread, rice, cereal, grits, potatoes of any kind, corn, dry peas or beans.
This usually would allow me to wake up with a lower fasting glucose level, and easier to maintain throughout the day.Shooting for anything below 200 would be a good first target.
Then add veggies back in slowly ( other than salad greens etc). This isn't a long term solution, but a quick way to lower the too high sugars.
MY A1c was above 11 before surgery, and I used this plan to get it a little lower for surgery.
Best wishes!
Topic: RE: anyone dealing with diabetic neuropathy?
I'm 6 1/2 years out with nornal A1c, but the neuropathy in my feet and toes remains the same as before surgery...painful!
Topic: RE: double diabetic
Not to be a smartass, but unless one of us diabetics dies without our diabetic symptoms ever returning, the word cure would be premature.
Maybe resolution, or remission might fit better for what happens after DS or RNY for type 2.
Another point is that many people who had basically normal A1c after surgery ie: below 6, usually stop checking their glucose levels.
I have read these boards for years, and many have posted of having a BS of 200 after drinking such things as a pina coloda with it's high sugar content. This is just an example. Some of these same people write that they have been " cured" of their diabetes since their WLS.
In my opinion, anyone who tests out at 200 BS is a diabetic, it's really not that complicated.
Nondiabetics can eat or drink anything, and their sugars will never rise above 100-110.
I am type 2 diabetic, and I have had excellent resolution for 6 1/2 years after RNY. If this will continue my entire life remains to be seen!
Best wishes.
Maybe resolution, or remission might fit better for what happens after DS or RNY for type 2.
Another point is that many people who had basically normal A1c after surgery ie: below 6, usually stop checking their glucose levels.
I have read these boards for years, and many have posted of having a BS of 200 after drinking such things as a pina coloda with it's high sugar content. This is just an example. Some of these same people write that they have been " cured" of their diabetes since their WLS.
In my opinion, anyone who tests out at 200 BS is a diabetic, it's really not that complicated.
Nondiabetics can eat or drink anything, and their sugars will never rise above 100-110.
I am type 2 diabetic, and I have had excellent resolution for 6 1/2 years after RNY. If this will continue my entire life remains to be seen!
Best wishes.
Topic: RE: Vision Changes?
Hello,
I had a vertical sleeve gastrectomy July 30, 2011. My vision has changed for the worse. At the time of the surgery, I only needed light reading glasses. 5 months later, I need strong ones and I notice my mid vision is getting poorer too.
I do not have any medical problems whatsoever. I was wondering if my vision problems were surgery related too.
I had a vertical sleeve gastrectomy July 30, 2011. My vision has changed for the worse. At the time of the surgery, I only needed light reading glasses. 5 months later, I need strong ones and I notice my mid vision is getting poorer too.
I do not have any medical problems whatsoever. I was wondering if my vision problems were surgery related too.
Topic: RE: LGBT forum
Thats good to know, Ive had a couple people ask me if there is one.
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