Supplements

[grlwunderkas 1]

Okay, so before I was banded (May 12th), I was taking CLA (conjugated linoleic acid). I have hypothyroidism and had done some research because regular "diet" pills counteract with my Synthroid and make me REALLY sleepy. CLA is supposed to help suppress the appetite and help you to lose the weight. And the weight that you lose is more fat than muscle. It is supposed to really help with those that have hypothyroidism. I was taking four 1,000 mg pills per day. And it actually worked for me...I wasn't as hungry, I was losing weight safely (this isn't a get slim quick kind of supplement). I also had told my doc that I was taking it...so they knew and could tell me to stop if it would interfere with any of the meds I'm on.

Okay, so why tell you all of this? Because I have a question. Does anyone take any kind of "weight loss" supplements/diet pills AFTER having the band? Have there been any problems if you have?

[grlwunderkas 1]

Bump.

Anyone?

[flipman416 2]

Yeah taking Vitamins is something that should be taken seriously, and one should always do their own research, trusting doctors are awesome, but one should always do their own research, plus its your body the only one you will get on this planet. Always take Vitamins created fo the bariatric patient over the counter usually has lots of sugars and it is created for the general public. Here's one site go here and you can even maye call their 800 number and ask around.

www.bariatricadvantage.com

DO YOUR RESEARCH. AS THE OP HAS.

[jdrocks226 0]

Anybody take fish oil capsules, i did till surgery, they are really big, so i haven't but found gel childrens Omega 3 . Does anybody take them, will they get stuck, they have the consistency of Gummy worms, but small???

[daniela 0]

i use 100% aloe vera capsules

[John_Yeti 0]

Anybody take fish oil capsules, i did till surgery, they are really big, so i haven't but found gel childrens Omega 3 . Does anybody take them, will they get stuck, they have the consistency of Gummy worms, but small???

I actually still take fish oil pills sometimes, when i remember. I've had 4 fills now, and don't seem to have a problem. I'm sure that i will have a problem with them eventually.