lapband and diet pills

nickie456 · August 24, 2005

Was wondering if any one with the band has every taken diet pills. Before I got the band I was taking a diet pill that gave me engery (did not keep me from eating) Now that I have the band I don't seem to get hungrey but don't seem to have enough engery.

momof4 · August 24, 2005

I have read on some of the sites where some doctors prescribe diet pills during the pre-fill stage to help with the hunger. I took diet pills for four days before my first fill, which my doctor didn't like, but it was the only reason he decided to give me a fill. Before I told him I was resorting to diet pills, he kept insisting that I should have restriction over 6 months out because ALL his other patients did.

I am not advocating what I did and actually got the band not to have to take pills anymore, but I felt desperate!!! Talk to your doctor about hunger and energy levels before resorting to taking diet pills. I tried talking to my doctor, but he wouldn't listen. Most doctors care about your success and will listen though. Good luck.

Take care,

Tricia H

La_madam · August 24, 2005

have read on some of the sites where some doctors prescribe diet pills during the pre-fill stage to help with the hunger.

I know of a woman who was banded with me in TJ who goes to a Dr. in her area in Seattle who prescribes diet pills for the pre -fill stage. SHe said they helped alot but no longer needed them once she got her fills.

rachel · August 26, 2005

I had my surgery 7 months ago and have just started taking diet tablets. I find that my band is finally getting some restriction which makes it harder to get some things down (and up), but once I find something I can eat I can eat quite alot of it.

I'm taking Reductil which is a mild anti-depressant used for weight loss. I'm not planning on it being a long-term thing, but I didn't want to get too discouraged either. It's having the desired effect.

I hope it all works out for you,

Rachel.