Question:
Has anyone used Hydroxycut post-op RNY & does it work?

I just got a magazine from GNC that has an adversisement for Hydroxycut to aid with weightloss. I was just wondering if anyone had used it post-op RNY & if it had helped them with weightloss? Is it safe to use? Are there any ingredients in there such as caffeine that could harm you? Thanks!    — Allison T. (posted on May 30, 2002)

May 30, 2002
I too would like some input on this question- I have a friend who uses the hydroxycut and it states it gives great muscle tone which is what I am most interested in...however, after reading the bottle....it does have efedriene (sp?) - and you have to take a bunch of pills if you use it according to the directions on the bottle - any input would be great.....
   — Sharon Jones

May 30, 2002
Hi i was at pharmacy today when someone actually asked if they carried it!!!!!!! It is NOT a safe thing to use due to the ephedrine.....ephedrine is the nasty diet pill drug that causes strokes heart problems personality changes and addiction beware of anything containing ephedrine in it hope this sheds some light
   — BBD

May 30, 2002
Allison: There's no doubt about it. Hydroxycut WORKS. I have a friend who lost 100 lbs. "the hard way" using Hydroxycut. Unfortunately, he is now totally dependent upon this drug to maintain his weight ... and the Hydroxycut keeps him on a constant buzz. It's like talking to someone who just consumed five cups of coffee. He seems nervous and anxious a lot and has expressed that he has to take sleeping pills to sleep. Hydroxycut contains caffeine and ephedrine. It dramatically raises your blood pressure, which is why it also contains aspirin (so you don't die of a heart attack). My opinion: It may work, but it's not worth it! And especially now, since your "plumbing" has been altered and the drug has not been tested on post-WLS patients.
   — Terissa R.