Question:
Can a Post-Op take ViVarin or No-Doze type products??

Hi, I'm now 8 Months post op, and I am driving cross country in a week. Is it alright to take a Vivarin or No Doze product?? I am in excellent health, all my labs are right on, and I only plan on taking one pill for one day of my trip. Do any of you think this might be harmfuil to my health? I normally drink one cup of coffee daily with no problems. I don't plan on having coffee during the day I am to take this product. Any ideas? Thanks, Annie    — Annie R. (posted on April 11, 2002)

April 11, 2002
I am sure this is not the healthiest answer, but the answer in my case is YES! I am 11 months post op from RNY, and I started at about six months post op. I only seem to need 1/2 to 1 pill to do the job, but being a college student, working, and homelife sometimes I am exhausted for my 8:00 am classes. I haven't had any problems and all my labs are just fine. I will finish by saying that I have never asked a doctor if it is okay to use, I just used it. Good Luck, and be careful, heavens knows I am not a medical expert. Kristin
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