Question:
Is it okay to take precription diet pills after WLS?

I am all most 5 years post op. I know it is not okay to take certain medications after WLS but I don't know about diet pills. Does anyone out there know if it is okay? Thanks any help is appreciated.    — paintnmynails (posted on November 18, 2002)

November 18, 2002
A friend at my work had her surgery 2 years ago, and a year after surgery, the surgeon perscribed meridia to her. ( She was gaining weight back)
   — thekatinthehat

November 18, 2002
Tina, each person is different, some people cannot take diet pills even if they have not had surgery! I would ask my doctor what he/she thinks. Even if some can take them, not all can and you may be able to while the next person can't. This is a case where I think only you and your doctor can make this decision! Just my 2 cents. God Bless!
   — garnet156

November 18, 2002
Tina, Why do you want to take diet pills? I would definately talk to your doctor before trying them. Most diet pills contain epherdra which is dangerous for the average person. With our reduced absorbtion, it might make it even more dangerous for us. I would really suggest strongly you speak with your pcp or WLS surgeon before trying it. Good luck Tami
   — Tami D.