Hi everyone,
I'm T2, have been on low carb diet for the last 8 weeks, lost approx 7 pounds in that time, DN has put me onto Metformin (1 a day upped to 2 a day from next week) and Rybelsus (1 a day, 3mgs). I've only been taking this medication for the last few days but I feel horrendous with it, sorry if TMI here but on average I'm having diarrhea 4/5 times a day, I would be scared to go out of the house in case I had an accident, and I feel sick constantly, I vaguely remember Metformin having this effect on me before when I was prescribed it.
Also prior to starting this I had basically no appetite, I was barely eating while taking the Alogliptin but now my appetite has come back and I have to stop myself from mindless snacking or eating bad foods because I feel so hungry. My weight loss has been really disappointing for the amount I have been eating, DN wasn't happy with it either and my bloods are not good despite the low carb diet, todays first test was 9.2 which is about average, they're just not coming down.
So that leads me to my question, has anyone had weight loss surgery to lose the weight quickly and help with blood sugars? It's not something I would ever have considered in the past but I just don't see a way to keep going with these medications that make me feel so ill and miserable, can't even consider upping the Metformin knowing how I feel just now with it. I know I haven't been taking them for long but I know from experience with Metformin it's unlikely to get better with that. I wouldn't qualify for surgery through the NHS as my BMI is currently 32 and I know it has to be over 35 but I would seriously consider paying privately to have a gastric band fitted if it would help me shift this weight and most importantly lower my blood sugars. I know it's drastic and it's not something I would rush into, I just wondered if anyone has had any experience with this and if it's something that has helped at all. Thanks.
Maggie
I'm T2, have been on low carb diet for the last 8 weeks, lost approx 7 pounds in that time, DN has put me onto Metformin (1 a day upped to 2 a day from next week) and Rybelsus (1 a day, 3mgs). I've only been taking this medication for the last few days but I feel horrendous with it, sorry if TMI here but on average I'm having diarrhea 4/5 times a day, I would be scared to go out of the house in case I had an accident, and I feel sick constantly, I vaguely remember Metformin having this effect on me before when I was prescribed it.
Also prior to starting this I had basically no appetite, I was barely eating while taking the Alogliptin but now my appetite has come back and I have to stop myself from mindless snacking or eating bad foods because I feel so hungry. My weight loss has been really disappointing for the amount I have been eating, DN wasn't happy with it either and my bloods are not good despite the low carb diet, todays first test was 9.2 which is about average, they're just not coming down.
So that leads me to my question, has anyone had weight loss surgery to lose the weight quickly and help with blood sugars? It's not something I would ever have considered in the past but I just don't see a way to keep going with these medications that make me feel so ill and miserable, can't even consider upping the Metformin knowing how I feel just now with it. I know I haven't been taking them for long but I know from experience with Metformin it's unlikely to get better with that. I wouldn't qualify for surgery through the NHS as my BMI is currently 32 and I know it has to be over 35 but I would seriously consider paying privately to have a gastric band fitted if it would help me shift this weight and most importantly lower my blood sugars. I know it's drastic and it's not something I would rush into, I just wondered if anyone has had any experience with this and if it's something that has helped at all. Thanks.
Maggie