ramirelek 59 Posted June 18, 2013 Has any one trybto boost their weight loss with pills or anythibg like that after surgery. I dont know I was just askibg myself if this will make me lose faster. I am slow looser. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AmandaRaeLeo 2,146 Posted June 18, 2013 Nope. It just seems like a bad idea. 3 soonerorlater, able2cope and Molly3 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dreao 4 Posted June 18, 2013 Has any one trybto boost their weight loss with pills or anythibg like that after surgery. I dont know I was just askibg myself if this will make me lose faster. I am slow looser. This seems to have the potential for some serious consequences. But what I hear you saying is that you are frustrated and want to be thin now. I am craving a piece of toast with Peanut Butter and berries on it, but none of those items are on my approved list of foods. So I will have a Protein drink (yuck). 1 Mocha-NJ reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jenniesue 81 Posted June 18, 2013 I took diet pills 15 years ago (remember the phen/fen craze?). I was under close doctor supervision because diet pills can increase your risk of heart attacks and malnutrition.... so I was told at least. My gut reaction is to steer clear of diet pills. Believe it or not, there is a major benefit to being a slow loser.... less chance of saggy skin! Take your time, enjoy the journey while you're are on it. 2 AthinnerAmy and soonerorlater reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
newat52 1,613 Posted June 18, 2013 Bad idea. Why do you define yourself as a slow loser? What are your stats? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HatheryOnHerWay 603 Posted June 18, 2013 I think it also really depends what the goal of the diet pills is. If it's to make you feel full and eat less, well the sleeve does that for you. If it's to boost your metabolism, I think you'd be better off looking into natural supplements that can support metabolic health. Most diet pills are loaded with caffeine, so it's not great for your cardiovascular system. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ramirelek 59 Posted June 18, 2013 Thanks to everyone that respond. Yeah I just need to be more patient. And wait thanks once again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nuchnuch 120 Posted June 18, 2013 I understand your frustration. I was sleeved on May 15th, have lost 20 pounds since the surgery, but have weighed the same for almost 2 weeks. I have been good to follow my doctor's plan to a "T" and walk at least 5 days a week. Even though this forum is full of posts about stalling weight loss, it still makes me crazy to think I am eating so little and exercising so well and the scale is not budging. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ms.AntiBand 2,984 Posted June 18, 2013 Nope. I took so many drugs to aid my weight loss over all the years that I'm DONE abusing my body. Funny, now that I'm doing it the healthy way ... It seems to be working 2 Rox and Nuchnuch reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rox 200 Posted June 18, 2013 I really think that if that worked, it would be all over this forum - losing slow is not the end of the world - you're losing and keeping it off. This is supposed to be a Marathon, not a Sprint 1 Nursebarbie reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ms.AntiBand 2,984 Posted June 18, 2013 Of course diet pils work.. If you're into yoyo dieting and abusing your body n mind. Not my cup of tea anymore. Your body/mind will become dependant on the pils nd your body/mind will resort back to square one when you stop using them. Use the sleeve the way it's meant to used or it's not going to work. Wrap your mind around the fact that if you do ting right you will get to your goal. Learn to work the sleeve and Don't sabotage a good thing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dreao 4 Posted July 29, 2013 I understand your frustration. I was sleeved on May 15th' date=' have lost 20 pounds since the surgery, but have weighed the same for almost 2 weeks.I have been good to follow my doctor's plan to a "T" and walk at least 5 days a week. Even though this forum is full of posts about stalling weight loss, it still makes me crazy to think I am eating so little and exercising so well and the scale is not budging. [/quote'] I know that feeling of frustration with the scale not moving. My surgeon was severely snarky at my second month appointment that I was only down 15 pounds. (Sleeved 5/16/13 and total weight loss in 2 months =55 lens). I'm supposed to lose 25 bu next check in and since I'm in a cast and wheelchair, I don't see that happening. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nursebarbie 392 Posted July 29, 2013 I really think that if that worked' date=' it would be all over this forum - losing slow is not the end of the world - you're losing and keeping it off. This is supposed to be a Marathon, not a Sprint[/quote'] Well said Rox. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites