is it safe to take Diet supplements after Gastric bypass?

[changingme 12]

I went with a friend for a colon cleanse and the herbalist said i would benefit from a colonic and hcg drops,he says he has several people who've done diet supplements along with wls.

[BBdoodle 483]

I would check with your surgeon before you do anything. Every time I go for a check-up I have to list all supplements, pills, meds I am taking.

[michelecaples 224]

Why would you want to take that crap? Surgery is all you need to get things jump started. Just be patient and dont mess your metabolism

[elli'smommy 160]

You're the second person today who's mentioned a "colonic"....what is this and why is it beneficial? Also, what are hcg drops?

[changingme 12]

Hcg drops are some type of Weightloss supplement, and Colonic is a procedure where a tube is inserted in the rectum and its suppose to clean out any and all bacteria from the body and old fecal matter to help the body eliminate toxins and help with easier bowel movements and induce Weightloss.

[TinyMamiOf3kids 1,280]

Hcg drops are some type of Weightloss supplement' date=' and Colonic is a procedure where a tube is inserted in the rectum and its suppose to clean out any and all bacteria from the body and old fecal matter to help the body eliminate toxins and help with easier bowel movements and induce Weightloss.[/quote']

I always wanted to have this done. Do ins cover it?

[changingme 12]

I always wanted to have this done. Do ins cover it?

I heard some insurance companies do,but it only cost 75 per session

[kiwiladydee 402]

I've had both done before surgery. I'm not sure how effective it is or the side effects after surgery. Before surgery, the HCG drops has a lot of restrictions that you have to follow including no lotion, etc. It completely messed up my hormones and was just another temporary fix. I've had several sessions of colonics when I was having stomach / gluten sensitivity problems. It did help improve my skin glow and move some really old stuff out of my system, but did not help with weight loss.

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[changingme 12]

I've had both done before surgery. I'm not sure how effective it is or the side effects after surgery. Before surgery' date=' the HCG drops has a lot of restrictions that you have to follow including no lotion, etc. It completely messed up my hormones and was just another temporary fix. I've had several sessions of colonics when I was having stomach / gluten sensitivity problems. It did help improve my skin glow and move some really old stuff out of my system, but did not help with weight loss.

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Wow!! The guy was telling me how good both was for the body and that he has more Gastric Bypass patients on hcg than anything and they lose more than regular patients,after doing some research i think im going to wait and be patient.

[hockeymumzie 181]

Wow!! The guy was telling me how good both was for the body and that he has more Gastric Bypass patients on hcg than anything and they lose more than regular patients' date='after doing some research i think im going to wait and be patient.[/quote']

I did the drops years ago and they messed me up for a Kong time. Never again!

HW 358 SW 344 CW 322 GOAL 200 surgery 4/11/13

[michelecaples 224]

And when that guy says those people lose more than the acerage gb patient, I wonder what the basis of his research is, because we are all different and he does not know us all. I have lost way above" average" and havent done any silly weight loss tricks. Those days are done for me. I just work this tool and it works for me in exchange. You have to have a plan and forget about shortcuts. Those are the old days and this is not a race.

[SoccerMomma73 1,867]

He's a salesman, he'll say anything to get a sale.

[saramichelle 127]

I did the drops years ago and they messed me up for a Kong time. Never again!

HW 358 SW 344 CW 322 GOAL 200 surgery 4/11/13

How do they mess you up? I've never tried but just curious:)

[hockeymumzie 181]

How do they mess you up? I've never tried but just curious:)

Migraines that lasted over six months. Memory lapses, and hair loss. Just not worth it. The stupid crap we do to lose weight.

HW 358 SW 344 CW 320 GOAL 200 surgery 4/11/13

[onmywaytoskinny 7]

Since surgery I really enjoy saying I don't need any of that stuff anymore surgery is better than any of that and is all that we need to get the weight off. Just follow what the surgeon and nutritionist ordered.