Appetite suppressant?

[Terri70 37]

Do any of your pre-surgery people use appetite suppressants? I finally decided on Saxenda to help me. My RNY won't be until May or so of 2017. My copay for this $1200 med is $45, so I'm getting a 3 month supply for $135. The pharmacy had to order it but I should get it and start it on Monday. Way excited!

[Terri70 37]

Was just talking to the one co-worker that knows I'm working on getting the RNY. I told her about get prescribed the Saxenda and all she could ask/say was "If your getting the surgery, why do you need that?" Grrrrrrr

[Djmohr 6,965]

@@Terri70

Explain that between now and May, you certainly don't want to gain weight and need some help trying to actually lose.

The bad part about appetite suppressants is that the minute you stop them everything comes right back but in your case, you are simply ensuring you don't gain and may even be able to lose a little before hand.

It is always a risk telling people outside of your immediate family. I made the mistake of telling a couple of my coworkers that I thought I was close to. You find out who your friends are after this type of life change that is for sure.

Best of luck to you and I hope the suppressant work for you!