PCOS and still taking Metphormin post op? - ThinnerTimes

MichelleND · 05-07-2008, 09:29 AM

I was wondering what advice any of you have got in regards to taking Metphormin after you have had surgery for PCOS. My doctor just shook his head and said, "Oh no you will not need that anymore. It is all about calories". Although I am satisfied with my weight loss I know it would be more if I was takeing my Metphormin. I also have not had a period. Any comments would be appreciated.

Thanks,

Michelle

Albertine · 05-07-2008, 10:01 AM

I stopped taking Metformin three weeks before my surgery, and I am convinced that I don't need it any more. Since my carb intake is close to nothing my bloodsugar is under control and that does the trick for me.

Momof3 · 05-07-2008, 10:29 AM

I'm pre op but I still take my metformin b/c it helps me control hunger...

ACORNEY · 05-07-2008, 10:32 AM

I have pcos well at least that was what I was told. My wls dr, had told me that after surgery and loss some wieght that it will go away. I havent taken anything for it before wls and was just waiting til wls date and I will find out if i still have pcos . I just got blood work done for my thyroid and I hope I find out if I need to take something for it.

HeavyOnCharm · 05-07-2008, 05:24 PM

I stopped taking my metformin the day before surgery (June 2008) and haven't needed it since. 3 months after surgery I went to see my endocriologist and my a1c, testosterone, and insulin levels were all normal. At almost 11 months out I've lost 125 pounds and I don't feel that there were any weird side effects from me stopping the metformin cold turkey.

caligirl · 05-07-2008, 05:41 PM

I stooped metformin 3 months post op. My sugars were consistantly below 120 so I was told I didn't need it anymore.

Monica_Ann · 05-07-2008, 09:14 PM

I was able to stop taknig mine the day after surgery as well.

MichelleND · 05-07-2008, 09:24 PM

Thanks for responding. I just had a hard time believing that I still would lose as much weight without it. My PCOS seems to be pretty flared with my hairy issue.

I also had my period for about three hours after being PMSing the week before. I am sure this is all in my head. You know my PCOS dr. was very adament that I would not be able to lose weight without treating my PCOS. My Gastric dr. looked at me weird and said do not take it, this is a calorie thing.

Thanks again!

Michelle

Pineapple8326 · 05-07-2008, 09:37 PM

I stopped taking Metformin the day after surgery, as my blood sugar levels remained consistantly low. I also never used to get periods, if any I would get my period like twice a year, I had SEVERE PCOS symptoms.

My life is so much better now, just a little over a week after surgery. I feel like a new person. *except for the fact that I think my pouch is TOO tolerable*

katzz87 · 05-07-2008, 09:54 PM

I'm assuming that you take the Metformin for your PCOS and not because of diabetes? If that's correct...you do NOT have to be overweight or obese to have PCOS(syndrome), you can have PCOD(disease) without having pain so that said...what does calories neccessarily have to do with PCOS?

Not sure that makes sense...but I had PCOS, with all the pain and HAIRY issues...and had a hysterectomy after 16 years of dealing with PCOS and endometriosis...and now after having my GBS I am noticing that my HAIR issues are possibly returning!! Yikes!!

Good luck

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