Appetite suppressants? Will they help deal with pre-op?

[Teachingmom 3]

Are there any appetite suppressants to help get through the 2 week pre-op diet? I'm 4 days into it & already tired of the Meal Replacement foods! I'm very impatient to things like this!

[LumpySpacePrincess 594]

There are, but its very hard to get doctors to prescribe them. I also think you should really tough out the pre-op diet, because it gives you a good look at what the first couple months of your diet after the sleeve will look like. When you find yourself eating things that aren't on your plan, stop for a few minutes and think about what is driving that motivation. Are you bored, lonely, feel like you're missing something, anxious? Self analyzing in these situations becomes extremely important after the surgery.

[Torias mom 14]

My surgeon allowed 1 Fiber capsule if needed for hunger during pre op, but after about the 4th or 5th day, it really does get easier. I didn't believe it, but it does. Good Luck.

[Kindle 8,667]

I just want to point out that your decision to have this surgery is something you need to be putting your whole heart and soul into. The entire process involves sacrifices that can't just be bypassed by taking a pill. You need to be committed and hopefully excited about the changes you are facing. You need to make a lot of lifestyle changes for this surgery to be a success, not just look for a quick fix. I'm sure I'll get slammed for being a big meanie, but seriously, this is only 2 weeks out of the rest of your life. We were all in your shoes and yeah, it sucked but you need to focus on the end goal. You will have to find a way to control your hunger and cravings and emotional eating issues for the rest of your life, you might as well start now. (And yes, more than likely, you will still feel hungry post op.)

[xChdx 15]

My doctor put me on phentermine for my three month supervised diet (his idea, I didn't even ask for it). I've taken it before with some success, but it honestly doesn't do a lot for me. I don't really feel any different. Fortunately no side effects, but only a slight decrease in appetite so far. Anyhow, some of the information my surgeon's office gave me included no diet pills for at least two weeks before surgery. So just make sure you clear it with your surgeon before taking anything. And whatever happens, best of luck! You can do this.