Question:
Has anyone heard of or tryied the Gastric Bypass Pill?
Hi Everyone, I was scheduled to have surgery on June 1st, however, because of insurance problems it has been cancelled Friday. I was searching for an alternative place to have my surgery if I need to be a selfpay, for my hospital will charge approximately 28 to 30 thousand plus 5,000 for the Doctor. I was expecting 23,000 to 25,000 total, and so the extra 10,000 has made it impossible for me to have it here. In my searching, I found this Gastric Bypass Pill called Zetacap, by selmedica. Here is what they sent me after I ordered a bottle just to try: How it works Zetacap has a patented formula that is 100% all natural and safe. Zetacap works the same way as gastric bypass surgery, but instead of blocking the stomach with a staple, it fills the stomach with a natural balloon that makes it virtually impossible to eat! You'll feel full all the time. You just can't eat! Unlike other weight loss products, Zetacap works fast and is fully effective in just minutes. Most people see reach their weight loss goals in as little as 30 to 45 days, and most accomplish their goal size in less than 90 days. There is no need for continued use to maintain your size. You will finally have the weight that you have always wanted. Directions for use To reach optimal results with Zetacap take one to two pills 30 minutes before each meal with an 8 oz glass of water. It is recommended that one consume a minimum of 1200 calories per day. If this amount is impossible due to loss of appetite, reduce dosage or discontinue use. Due to the limited amount of food you will be able to consume we strongly recommend that you eat a high amount of protein and reduce the amount of sugar and refined carbohydrates that you intake. My question, Has anyone tried it, did it work? Sure would be alot less expensive then surgery. lol.... Any thoughts on the matter would be GREATLY APPRECIATED.. Thanks so much for all the support EVERYONE has provided me. Even though your posts are to help one individual, they help hundreds more... Very Sincerely, — steph40928 (posted on May 31, 2004)
May 31, 2004
A couple thoughts... First, most of us here have a lot of weight to lose.
It seems virtually impossible to reach "optimum size or weight"
in 45-90 days (someone define "optimum".) That's only 3 months!!
Probably the people that tested this had a much lesser amount to lose. It
says that there is no need to continue for maintenance. Well, how are you
going to control the volume you eat after you stop taking them? With
surgery, your stomach is made smaller for life, which makes it easier to
control the volume you eat. Also, the surgery has the much needed
malabsorption factor to help with loss and somewhat with maintenance. It
seems to me that they are another gimick trying to play on people's needs
and emotions. ( I also like how they subtly imply that you really need to
eat at least 1200 cal, and how that might be impossible. If it happens just
decrease the dosage) Again, a gimick and a tactic to make you believe
something that's just not going to happen. I know, I've been there too!
Please save your money. I hope things open up so you can have the surgery
if that's what you want. Good luck! Shelley
— Shelley.
May 31, 2004
my question is do you sell this stuff yourself? sounds like an
advertisement.....
even 100% natural can be VERY dangerous. this type of product has been
around a very long time just under a different name. if it truely worked
they would be selling it for thousands of dollars and you would be hearing
about it on every news show in the world. you wrote that people reach there
goal in 30 to 45 days. even with wls a doctor can't tell you how soon you
will reach goal. my advice is NOT to take this "magic" pill. if
you want to feel full and not eat so much and you haven't had wls, is to
just drink 8oz. of water right before you start to eat. we have all be
desprate to lose weight and WANT to believe that there is some magic way to
do it, but there isn't. even having wls isn't magic. for most the weight
comes off quickly, but without dealing with and understanding how and why
you became MO in the first place you will never get a handle on your
weight.
— franbvan
May 31, 2004
Beware of "natural" or herbal products. They are not regulated by
the goverment and can be deadly. After being on the market, causing death
to people, Ephedra is finally removed. Keep in mind some of the deadly
street drugs are "natural" also. Just an FYI.
— ZZ S.
May 31, 2004
First of all I want EVERYONE to know I DO NOT SELL THE
STUFF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm very offended by that remark.. I'm grasping
at straws... I'm sorry if this post has offended anyone... I'm getting
deperate, and very depressed. If you'd read my information, you would see,
I'm no different from anyone else on here. Just needing SUPPORT AND KIND
WORDS!!!!! THANKS TO ALL THAT RESPONDED TO ME PERSONALLY AND GAVE ME
GREAT IDEAS!!!
— steph40928
May 31, 2004
There is a post about this same thing on Spotlight. Just keep in mind if it
is too good to be true then it isn't true or what they claim it can be.
Please do not use it because it probably has not been ok's by the FDA as
safe. Please do your research for WLS or try safer methods for weight loss,
your health is so important, you could ruin it with something like this
Zetacap.
— ChristineB
May 31, 2004
Yes, I tried Zetacap the stomach blocker. I used it for three weeks and all
I acomplished was many more bowell movements that usual due to the bulk. I
did not lose any weight. Finally I mixed two caplets with a glass of water
and it did not even thicken the water. I gave it over an hour to see if the
water thickened. I expected it to form some kind of gel (hence the bubble)
but after an hour I gave up and shortly after threw them out. Sorry, I know
how bad you want to find something, anything that may actually work this
time.
— Amy's P.
May 31, 2004
Oh hun I so wish there was a *Magic Pill* I think by drinking a glass of
water before a meal cutting carbs and surgar and 1200 calories a day you
will lose weight. but it sure wont be in such a short period of time..
Have you considered Mexico or capitalone loan ? I wish you the very best of
luck but PLEASE ....save your money ..there is NO pill...Hugs
— Kathy S.
May 31, 2004
If you look around even inside the US you will find doctor who do the RNY
within your budget and some have price caps to help protect you from
unexpected expenses. RNY in Mexico is like 8K total or if you've thought
about the DS Brazil or Spain have great doctors at 10-11K for Brazil and
about 15K for Spain. With a budget of 25K you should have no problem with
options. Good luck!
— Shelly S.
June 1, 2004
Hey, this is basically the same concept as TrimSpa or Fiber Weigh and it's
just another way to suck money from folks like us. My hospital does the
Gastric Bypass for $16,750.00 and that includes EVERYTHING - even the
doctor. We've done over 1600 cases. If I can help you just let me know.
I wish there was a magic pill - but unfortunately manufacturers are just
dangling rotten carrots in front of us again! Best wishes to you!
— ronascott
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