Has anybody heard of Raspberry Ketones? I have a friend in my workout group that is taking it and is losing weight like crazy. It's all natural. I was wondering can we take anything like that with the band...I'm 3 months banded and have only lost 10 lbs. work out no less than 4 times a week and walks everyday. I've lost inches but just wondering if I could take something to jump start.

I'm not sure what is and honestly a little confused by it. Ketones are essentially broken down fat cells spilled into the urine. Since carbs are the body's preferred source of energy, when it can't find carbs to use to it uses fat instead.

Normally this would be considered a warning sign of diabetes, however low carb diets are essentially forcing your body to spill ketones in order to lose weight. So diets like Atkins will result in ketones in the urine intentionally.

That is what a ketone is...which is why 'raspberry ketones' to take confuses me quite a lot lol. I'm guessing it's some diet pill or something?

Ok I found it online: http://certifiedraspberryketones.com/

It is a supplement not a diet pill, like Phentermine. I don't see any reason why you couldn't take it but you might want to double check with your surgeon just to be safe.

It's a diet supplement, Dr. Oz said this about it:

Research has shown that raspberry ketone can help in your weight-loss efforts, especially when paired with regular exercise and a well-balanced diet of healthy and whole foods.

Raspberry ketone is the primary aroma compound of red raspberries. This compound regulates adiponectin, a Protein used by the body to regulate metabolism. Raspberry ketone causes the fat within your cells to get broken up more effectively, helping your body burn fat faster. The recommended dose is 100mg per day. To get the same benefit from the whole fruit, you'd have to consume 90 pounds of raspberries.

I've done my research on it but I was just kind of scared to take it with the lap band.

I take 100mcg of synthroid and my primary dr said no problem but my thyroid could be the reason I'm not losing. Trying to get it regulated.

My only concern would be the pill size. If it's not any bigger than other pills you take and you're not worried about it getting stuck, then your primary care doctor giving the approval to take it should be enough.

And yes, thyroid issues can most definitely hamper weight loss. A lot.

As long as you can swallow the pill without it getting stuck, I say go for it.