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Hi Everyone,

I had surgery on 11/18/10... What's your thoughts about taking Adipex pre fill 12/14/10? ...Also is the Protein shakes a daily requirement?

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Don't know the answer about Adipex but my dr doesn't want me relying on Protein Shakes daily. He says if you are at the correct restriction and eating properly you should easily get in your Protein with your food choices.

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Ok me personally I think its ridiculous! I used to take adipex and when your off it you eat like a maniac, it has potential to raise your blood pressure, mess with heart etc. I figure why bother with lap band if your gonna mess with that stuff, which only can be taken short term because of the risks. Im so glad my surgeon didnt play that. Hence I had to be in 6 month pre op program and managing on my own. You dont get restriction right away. I was banded on 9/16/10 and getting scheduled for my 3rd fill this month. I can eat whatever without restriction. I have my bad days where I fall off wagon and eat too much, but then I have to reel it in. Doc says you usually dont get good restriction until after several fills.

Anyway didnt mean to be crude or sound so harsh, I just feel so strongly about taking weight loss meds and them not being successful

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Oh and the other thing about the shakes is doc wants me to eat but says it wont hurt to drink a Protein Shake daily if I want to make sure im getting in my Protein requirements for the day. I had a protein shake for Breakfast cause I didnt have time to make anything when I was going out the door. Im gonna eat luch and dinner though

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