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Originally Posted by MiladyB
Barb, I've been doing a little hunting around and can't find anything that would contraindicate use of Metformin after RNY. It is an immeadiate release drug so that shouldn't be a problem. One thing you should be aware of though is that it can effect the absorption of B12 and/or Folic Acid. After RNY we already have potential problem with absorbing B12 and Folic Acid so I would highly recommend taking a sublingual B12 supplement and keeping an eye on your B12 and Folic Acid lab results.
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Thanks for the info and suggestions, everyone. I take my sublingual B12 daily, so everything's been fine so far. I'll be sure to ask my doc. to check that specifically, as I don't know if it's on my latest test results.
Fortunatley, the dumping-like symptoms seem to have abated. I'm still slightly nausiated at times, but only mildly, and seem to have an excess of gas, but no quick, panic-y trips to the bathroom, thank Heavens.
The best news is my blood sugar level is dropping like a stone and I've already lost a couple of pounds, so this seems like it maybe is going to work for me. I cut the pill into many pieces in lieu of being able to crush it, but it seems to be good enough.
Thanks, again for all your help and support -
Barb