Question:
Can we take products like Metabolife to lose the last few stubborn pounds?

I am 12 pounds away from my goal weight of 150 pounds (I am 5'5). I am due to have my tummy tuck in five weeks and would like to be as close to my "skinniest" as possible. I had an Open RNY 16 months ago, would there be any adverse affects of taking a product such as Metabolife to shake those final stubborn pounds?    — Poppy W. (posted on May 9, 2002)

May 9, 2002
Personally I wouldn't take the metabolife or any other diet pills because I feel it defeats the purpose of why you had the surgery in the first place. Whose to say that after you take the metabolife that you won't start to gain weight again. It sounds like you are within range of your goal. I believe that after you have the tt you will lose the last of the 12lbs. I just had a tt and hernia repair I was about 188lbs I am now 177lbs which is wonderful. You just might lose the excess after have the tt. Good luck!!
   — Sharon T.

May 9, 2002
Look on the package labels for willow bark. I know hydroxy cut has it as part of their stack, and I am pretty sure metabolife has it too. Willow bark is asprin. You would need to talk to your dr before taking this because many say no asprin with rny because it irritates the pouch and can cause ulcers. Otherwise I don't personally see a problem with a boost to nature, but you need to really check those ingredients if you had rny. Good luck!
   — Becky K.

May 9, 2002
I agree with the last poster - you will lose the excess with the TT. Personally, after my surgery on May 30th I'll be d*** if I'll give another cent to any part of the Diet Industry. These people have made millions off the pain and difficults of overweight, obese, and morbidly obese. Remember, in the end if you are 162lbs, instead of your goal you are still healthier now than the average American. God Bless on your TT suregery.
   — Cheryl S.