Question:
Has anyone taken appetite suppressants after surgery or heard anything

about taking them? Is it safe? Do they work? Ia m not talkign about the ones with epedra or any of those hear or metablism enhancers but the natural stop you from eating so much ones! Thanks    — Lisa W. (posted on October 18, 2001)

October 18, 2001
I don't know about right after wls. But, a year after my wls, I had stablizied but I still had (...and have) thirty pounds to go to reach my goal. I eat right and I workout but I'm just not losing anymore weight. I asked about appetite suppressants as a way of helping me keep hunger at bay so that I can cut my carb consumption back to 40 grams a day. He said "no problem" for a limited time period...not to exceed three months. He thought it was an excellent idea that would work perfectly for me. I never did do it....but I'm definitely going to ask for an rx when I have my yearly with him in Nov. Also, I attended a meeting where Dr. Blackburn spoke a while back and this subject came up. He indicated that medication was an option for people like me who have stabilized...but need a little help to complete the job.
   — [Anonymous]

October 18, 2001
I did not need anything, but if I did or would I would get a perscritption medication. You know nothing over the counter is effective. If it were whe would probably all not need the surgery. Ask your doctor.
   — Rose A.