How to get blood sugar down after having a mommy makeover? I am type 2 and weigh129 lbs at 5 foot 4 inches.

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I recently had abdominoplasty and breast lift breast augmentation, I was on two metformin a day and it is starting week 3 and I still cannot get my shares back down to where they were. I am now on day 4 of taking 3 metformin a day and my morning blood sugar was 173. I eat healthy. I walk as much as I can and yesterday walked 2 miles a day moderate Pace not very fast. I am type 2 and weigh about a hundred 129 lbs at 5 foot 4 inches. Is this just due to the stress it put on my body?

Robert M. Tornambe, MD · Answer

Sdprov.  Sorry you’re having these problems and Surgery can stress your system creating the need for more medicine to lower your blood glucose levels. You need to be followed closely by your medical doctor to regain control of your blood sugar levels. Best of luck.

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

I'm sorry you are having issues with your blood glucose levels after surgery.  This most certainly can be related to the stress from surgery.  Contact the doctor who sees you for your diabetes.  Your medication regimen may need to be adjusted and more closely monitored during your recovery.

Mark Eberbach, MD · Answer

Your high blood sugars are unusual. There can be several underlying causes including just an out of balance testing machine. You should see your endocrinologist about this now and keep your plastic surgeon abreast of the situation.

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

The guessamatic is the surgical stress could be causing the uncontrolled blood glucose. But also other potential reasons might be in effect. Best to seek your primary MD or endocrine MD ASAP to start you on more aggressive blood glucose control.

Nick Masri, MD, FACS · Answer

First of all, congratulations on your tummy tuck and breast procedures, Sdprov!
It’s possible that stress may be causing your blood sugar to spike up, as having surgery is definitely a stressful situation that your body may take some time to adapt to.
To help you control your blood sugar levels, I suggest you go to your licensed primary care physician to get yourself checked out. You might need some adjustments in your medications, and he’s in the proper position to do that.
Good luck!

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