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Victoria · February 16, 2005

Hi everyone i just wanted to know if anyone knows if im not supposed to take appetite suppressants if i have the lap band does anyone know if its wrong to ? thanx in advance

Alexandra · February 16, 2005

Honestly? I'd think you'd want to leave them alone while you're learning the bandster ropes. With good restriction your appetite will be suppressed, and if it's already artificially that way you're not learning anything.

New Hope · February 16, 2005

Hi, Victoria, You got your band in Sept. 2004 and you've had 3 fills, right? How much weight have you lost? Are you feeling restriction? What type foods are you eating? Are you drinking w/your meals? Are you getting regular exercise? I think some surgeons prescribe diet pills for their patients before they get their first fill. You should definitely check w/your band dr. and see what he/she advise about that before you start using any.

paula · February 16, 2005

Hi Victoria!

Ive taken them off and on since Ive been banded - before I had a good level of restiction. Ive heard that sometimes a surgeon will write a script for them pre-fill (right after banding, before getting a fill).

My surgeon didnt do this, but Ive heard of others doing it. I had to go to my PCP for mine.

Good luck!