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

I googled it and it looks like HCG is nothing more than a scam and can have adverse effects.

HCG Worthless as Weight-Loss Aid

I wouldn't touch it.

A few people in my office are doing some plan using HCG. First, they have a "gorge day" where they eat the fattiest, greasiest food they can find. Then, they drop to 500 calories a day and put this stuff under their tounge. They feel great for a few days and then they turn pale and weak and cranky but they lose like 10 lbs a week! Duh, who wouldn't lose that eating 500 calories a day? Seems like a scam to me!