Five years ago I lost over 65 pounds using HCG which is supposed to preserve muscle, trick the body into burning fat and accelerating weight loss. I gained most of the weight I lost due to poor habits, yea, go figure. I am sure I am not the only one who has tried HCG so just wondered if the combo of the Gastric Sleeve and HCG might work. Thoughts?

I have heard about it and I don't know much about it. Is this a good way to lose weight? And how long did you keep it off and how long did it take you to lose it?

I have done HCG more than once and lost but did not keep it off. I have surgery Monday. I don't know if I would mess with that unless you have been sleeved for awhile. Good question though

I kept most of the weight off until I quit smoking and had a very stressful legal situation at work. After I get stabilized after surgery, 2 months or so, I might give it a try since I still have a good supply.

When I did hcg injections, I could only eat 5 different items and only 500 calories. I lost 40 pounds. I don't think that's a good combo with sleeve. Just my opinion.

I also don't think it's a good idea, if only because of the excess skin and hair loss. You usually have both from WLS and the hcg will make it worse, I think. I lost 45 lbs on hcg a few years ago but gained it all back plus more after I stopped the diet!

I definitely would not try it. I lost weight on it before but also lost hair, that's why I stopped it.

I was sleeved so I could stop the cycle of fad diets and tomfoolery. Now I eat healthily and exercise.

It works.

I was sleeved so I could stop the cycle of fad diets and tomfoolery. Now I eat healthily and exercise.

It works.

exactly. Give the sleeve a chance. Why are you thinking about pills already? I'm glad I'll never have to do a fad diet again!

There is no way I would use it with a sleeve. Just looking for trouble if you ask me.