What have you heard of 5-HTP? (5-HYDROXYTRYPTOPHAN)

I know of several individuals on here who are taking this along with Adipex, and some that have reached their goal as well and are no longer taking it. Some time ago, I said I would NOT revert back to taking appetite suppressants since I had my experience with them before. However, I did not receive the counseling I've had recently, nor behavior modification which is, well, going better than before. Along with the "surgical tool" I've been privileged to have, I'm trying to learn better way to eat and what triggers these monstrous cravings for sugar, etc. Since then, I've gone through the Library on this website along with consulting with various professional organizations including: www.asbp.org and found out that there are various forms of phentermine (eg. Adipex,Fastin, Bontril,Ionamin, etc) that are approved...EVEN by bariatric physicians who are BOARD CERTIFIED in ALL STATES that use them therapeutically in conjunction with the WLS's we've had. Some surgeons too, they just won't tell, to curb appetites and reduce cravings for sugar. Yes, I dump, not as much, but I'm considering talking to my doc about this within the next 2 or 3 months. Exercise, "upping the water, protein, protein, protein, ...I've just about had it. Oh, let's not forget no carbs. Well, There are good carbs and there are bad ones...and to simply no do carbs at all is ridiculous! We NEED the good carbs as fuel. Protein too! The water is the key. I LOVE WARM BREAD!!! OMG~Home made rolls with butter "oozing" through 'n through, BUT I know what this will do for me. Need I say more? I have *grazed*, and had the Caramel Praline Late (yummy) and I told you before, I couldn't stand to look in the mirror too much before. I'm doing better, but want to get back to where I was (at least 132 lbs). I have 3 closets of clothes that I REFUSE to get rid of! And I'm not going to keep picking up "big clothes" to hide, what has returned. Thankfully, I've taken a lot of advice for which I'm grateful for...I'm being honest here and looking forward to ALL of the help I can get once a couple other issues have been dealt with. What truly amazes me though, is how some of US don't have the boldness or perhaps I should say avoid being honest (To Thine Ownself Be True) that speak against the use of certain appetite suppressants. I believe as long as your private physician prescribes or is knowledgeable of your use (for short-term), I see nothing wrong with tem. Actually 5-HTP is an amino acid and can be used for weight loss, depression, and several other conditions. It's better though, to have "our" doctor to prescribe them since he/she knows "our" medical health history. I do agree, though, with some of the other posts from a few years ago, that they can be addictive IF not properly used. I KNOW my doc wouldn't let me stay on ANY of them for the long term, but just so all of you know, I WILL be considering them. Just curious if you heard anything about this. Oh, and PLEASE, do not attack me, if you have *flaming* responses/comments, just pass my post and (again please, don't take this the wrong way) just keep it to yourself. I'm not asking for your approval, just interested in what you heard about 5-HTP. I have researched the advantages and the disadvantages, and can provide the sources upon request. Oh well, enuff ramblin'...feel free to email me personally if you've been there, and would prefer to keep it confidential ONLY if you want. Thanks! PROXIMAL LAP RNY 9/3/02 5'2" 265/177/115-126 Hadiyah, a.k.a~~~

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