Question:
Has anyone ever taken diet pills to lose the 10% of weigh before surgey?

I am thinking of taking Metabolife to get the 30lbs. off quickly.    — Janine O. (posted on July 1, 2002)

July 1, 2002
Does your surgeon have you seeing a nutritionist?? Thats the best way to go so therefore they have documented weight loss, and know that you are doing it in a safe way and it prepares you for how you will need to eat AFTER surgery. I am halfway to losing my 10% now, and in the beginning I contemplated using diet pills ets., but I am glad I didnt because I have learned so much on how to eat better and knowing whats good after surgery and whats not.
   — Shavonne P.

July 1, 2002
I don't think that would be a good idea. Prior to surgery, you want to get your body inot "surgery shape"....mostly all the diet pills out there containt that ephedrine (sp?) that speeds up your heart and I wouldn't want that type of drug in my body. The best way, start drinking alot of water, walk a bit and give up all caffeine.
   — heathercross

July 1, 2002
I won't suggest that.....speak witrh your nutrionist. However, all those diet pills are just legal "SPEED" and mess with your heart. When having surgery, you want to be in the best shape and health you can be. Start by drinking alot of water, quit smoking if you smoke and stop with the caffeine. Plus, start walking. Doing that for a month, will drop you at least 10 lbs and your body will be more prepared for the surgery. Plus, I bet you will be better post-op with these preperations rather than a 10% weight loss b/c of diet pills.
   — heathercross