I am on DAY ONE of Optifast pre-op diet. In fact - it has beenb 2 hours since my first shake. Loved it, but now my stomach is GROWLING and I am panicking that i won't be able to do this. Just want to pop some Herbal dexatrim or some old phentermine I still have. Is there is medical reason not to???? How about after the surgery when I am waiting for fills?

I read here that someone's surgery was cancelled while she was on the table because she had taken phentermine before her surgery--can cause heart problems under anesthesia. You don't want that!

Try to stick it out. I did Optifast for 14 days and it does get easier. Add broth, sf Jello and sf popsicles to your diet. And Water and crystal lite will help too!

You should ask your doctor about that...while it makes sense it may interfere with your surgery.

Phentermine is potent. I took it several times before having lap band surgery...only to gain all my weight and then some when I would go off it. It made me extremely moody and my heart would race. It made me really jittery to. I would not recommend taking it if you are trying to have lap band. Stick to your diet and consult your dr. before taking any type of diet pills. Good luck to you!

I am on DAY ONE of Optifast pre-op diet. In fact - it has beenb 2 hours since my first shake. Loved it, but now my stomach is GROWLING and I am panicking that i won't be able to do this. Just want to pop some Herbal dexatrim or some old phentermine I still have. Is there is medical reason not to???? How about after the surgery when I am waiting for fills?

Nooooo, don't do that! Try drinking more Water, or SF popsicle or Jello if thats allowed. I have 3 days left on my pre-op diet and yes, its hard. Maybe you can call your dietician to see what else they allow. I doubt they will approve of you taking pills. Hang in there, we can do this!:wink2:

My Lapband Date Is June 3rd, I Decided 2 Weeks Ago To Do Self Pay, They Told Me To Immediately Stop Taking Phentermine

plz don't take it because another person on the board had to have their procedure r/s because she was taking phentermine, I was taking it too, but i learned from her and i didn't want to have mine r/s so i stop taking it.. She said it was due to the ansteologist (sp) someone had went into cardiac arrest and they wont do it because it will elivate your heart rate and they wont risk it...

My doctor has me on Wellbutrin to help with cravings. It does seem to be helping but then it really isn't a diet pill.