Appetite suppresants during liquid diet

[tammyj 15]

Did any of you take anything to suppress your appetite to get you through the pre-op diet. I'm sure I have to ask my doctor about this, but just curious if anyone did this?

[BabyGotBack 0]

I did take something mild that had Green T in it, but it took the edge off.

Audree

[tammyj 15]

Thanks for responding Audree. I tried a liquid diet for one day to see how I would do and I was literally shaking by the end of the day, very weak and of course hungry. I tried High Protein Boost w/ only 15g of protein so that may be why I was so weak...not enough protein. The surgery itself will give me more motivation to stick with it when my time comes, but I may take something to curb my appetite to help me through it.

[truluv2329 0]

tenuate is a prescribed appetite suppressor , ihave heard of pre op lap band patients taking it-- careful though its legal speed basicly

[BabyGotBack 0]

I also bought some Quick Slim 30 in case I ever need it post op! It works really good!!!

Audree

[tammyj 15]

Truluv, I've never heard of tenuate, but it sounds alot like phentermine. I'll probably use the phentermine if it's okay w/ MD since I've taken it in the past.

Babygotback, is Quick Slim over the counter? I may try that if the phentermine is too strong and my doc says no.

[BabyGotBack 0]

Truluv, I've never heard of tenuate, but it sounds alot like phentermine. I'll probably use the phentermine if it's okay w/ MD since I've taken it in the past.

Babygotback, is Quick Slim over the counter? I may try that if the phentermine is too strong and my doc says no.

I bought it from my chinese herbalist, but you can check the site

http://www.goldvitamins.com/quickslim30.htm

I used them pre band and it worked better for me than any prescription appetite control pill!

Audree

[tammyj 15]

I bought it from my chinese herbalist, but you can check the site

http://www.goldvitamins.com/quickslim30.htm

I used them pre band and it worked better for me than any prescription appetite control pill!

Audree

Wow! I think I'll try them out. Thanks for the link!

[susannah 2]

Hi Tammy, I am glad you posted this thread because I am also considering taking an appetite surpressant, but I think maybe a more natural product would be the way to go. I have read that some of the prescribed products may induce panic attacks. I certainly don't want that. Good luck with it all. Susannah

[tammyj 15]

Hi Susannah,

I'm a little worried that some of them may be a little too harsh, especially the prescription pills. I'm going to talk to my doctor to see what he says before I do anything. If you know of any good natural appetite suppresants please share.

[sophrosyne 0]

Today, I tried taking:

AM: 1 5-HTP

1 One A Day Vitamin

1 CLA

1 Dexatrim Natural (with Green Tea and Caffeine only)

(Made me burp nasty for a little bit - probably the CLA on an empty stomach)

Lunch: 1 Dexatrim Natural

(I should have had another Dexatrim Natural before dinner, but I didn't. So I wound up eating too much).

Tonight before bed, I'm going to take:

1 CLA

1 5-HTP

My findings? It did cut down on the hunger. And I didn't have the cravings that I normally do.

However, I got an up close and personal look at how my eating is psychological, because I wasn't hungry, but I still wanted to eat. Pure habit/psychological.

As a weird bonus, my mouth has been tasting sweet all day. I don't know what's causing that, or if it's the combination.

[carmillejoanita 0]

Iam on 75 mg tenuate. My brother told me about it. He lost 30 lbs. So far it only works for 4 hours then Iam hungry again. Also heard its very addictive. Now I know the phentermine works, I lost 40 lbs in 6 months but then gained it all back. CLA is a joke to me. Right know Iam so confused. Good Luck

~Carmille

[tammyj 15]

Hi Jack,

I'm hoping I won't need anything after my surgery. I was thinking of taking something during my pre-op liquid diet.

[girlinnyc 0]

Thanks for responding Audree. I tried a liquid diet for one day to see how I would do and I was literally shaking by the end of the day, very weak and of course hungry. I tried High Protein Boost w/ only 15g of Protein so that may be why I was so weak...not enough protein. The surgery itself will give me more motivation to stick with it when my time comes, but I may take something to curb my appetite to help me through it.

Tammy,

if you take the right amount of shakes per day (for me it was 5 Optifast shakes), the first say, 2 days will be rough--and then your appetite will calm down on its own. if you're working--your mind will be busy with work--ask your dr. if you can have any fresh or cooked, non-carb (no potatoes, corn, peas) vegetables during the day---and it's doable. believe me, i did it. i wasn't HAPPY, no way--but i did it. i didn't shake--i was irritable--but then amazingly--my appetite calmed way down. i was surprised--i thought "why could i never do this BEFORE having it required by upcoming SURGERY?" --well of course, i had done it once before, for a few MONTHS even--but--of course, in the end..gained all the weight back and more--many more years of yo-yo dieting followed---so---here i am--banded. but--the pre-op diet is doable--even without appetite suppresants. you'll do fine! i promise!

-Girlin

NYC