Anyone tried HCG either before or after the band? What was your experience?

are you referring to HCG shots?

when i lived in FL - i worked with a doctor on my weight loss. this included HCG shots 4-5 days a week and about 900 calories a day diet. I did very well and i guess i did so well that my husband couldn't his hands off me and got pregnant lol! but i lost 40 lbs in like 3-4 months.

I was thinking of going back to him however, i don't know what effects hcg can have on the band. I just know taht the low calorie diet made me loose weight and the hcg shots actually helped me loose inches.

Thanks for your response. Yes, either the shots or I think they also have a cream now too. I don't know what if any complications it would have with the band either. I've heard the low calorie diet is very specific and there may be foods that may not be tolerated by the band. I was thinking about going to a consultation and checking it out. How much did your program cost? There a doctor in TX that charges $795 that's w/ a $200 discount. I'm not sure exactly what that includes, I'm sure blood work but, that seems really expensive. I've lost alot with the band, and I'm glad I got it but, it's been VERY slow and I'm just ready to get this over with!

i wonder how cream would work.

Well, I still have the diet that they gave me and it is not high protein at all. Its mostly good carbs, veggies and 1/2 serving of protein twice a day -which i don't see how you would even get the min of 60-80 that we require. but i think the HCG add to it - not sure. My place lets you do this over mail if you have been on the program before. After i had my baby and tried to do this again, I had my primary do all the blood work and they required me to get my Blood presure and weight checked either by a doctor's office, emt or fire department. The shots and the appetite suppressents - i paid about $200 a month i think. I think i am goign to hold off until my weight loss stops.

but if you find anything out about the cream - please let me know. I want to make sure my skin shrinks as much as possible

It's my understanding that the cream works the same as the injections. You put a little on your wrist everyday. It's just more convientent than the injections. I don't think it's supposed to "shrink" your skin.

:confused: what's hcg?