Pre-op Phentermine/Duromine

[Aniseed 1]

Anyone know if it's safe to take Phentermine/duromine during the two week pre-op diet?

The idea of beating the food cravings makes me so anxious...And it's still weeks away!

[Stephanielp 120]

My dietician said it's not a good idea that it is better for your body to be doing whatever it would on its own at the time of surgery

progress starts in the mind

[blizair09 3,250]

I took Phentermine during the entirety of my six-month pre-op diet program; however, I was told to stop taking it 2 weeks prior to surgery.

Adjusting to the Phentermine is a pretty big undertaking. The first week or so, you feel absolutely awful. I wouldn't recommending taking it short-term. It just isn't worth it.

[bellabloom 2,467]

Ask your doctor. Doesn't sound like a good idea to me.

[BigUtahMan 207]

Keto diet - removed all my food cravings. Mostly carb driven for me

[Bon Appetit 41]

Anyone know if it's safe to take Phentermine/duromine during the two week pre-op diet?

The American surgeon I consulted with routinely prescribes Phentermine use up until three days pre surgery. My Mexican surgeon was Ok with it. I did fine with it. I ended up stopping it ten days pre surgery, as it, with the low carb diet, had significantly decreased my appetite.
My appetite had been huge. Post-op I found out my stomach is extra long.

[Aniseed 1]

Thanks guys! I'll look into this Keto diet and, although I recognise it's a poor habit, I think I'll use them as a crutch in the first week of the 2 week Protein Shake pre-op diet. Will have to ensure I drink a lot of water!