Question:
Has anyone p.o. used diet programs that use herbal pills to speed up metabolism, etc?

What effect does it have on post-ops? Just wondering... Take care and God bless, Reenie    — Reenie K. (posted on October 30, 2002)

October 30, 2002
Those pills are very dangerous....... and I don't think they are FDA approved... be careful
   — barbara A.

October 30, 2002
I have used them to aid in my workouts. Which is 30 minutes on a stationary bike, 30 mins of weightlifting, 1 mile run in the morning and Kung Fu classes at night (usually about 2 hours). Talk to your doc first and never use the full dosage to start out with. And if you notice any ill effects STOP!!!! These pills have helped me maintain an activity level needed for the sport that I am in. I wouldn't advise them for boosting metabolism. Many people take them and never exercise and even worse they flat out abuse them. They aren't as evil as the media and class action lawyers would have you believe. Just be smart and talk to you doctor first.
   — George B.

October 30, 2002
Not Post op, but am a nurse, and have tried these pills. My advice-avoid them. Most contain MauHaung(?SP) and alot contain ephedrine or a mixture of both. They speed up your heart rate, above normal.They are very dangerous-worst side effect-heart attack!! Some people swear by them- I say they do maore harm than good. Check with your family doctor if you are dead set on using them!!
   — Jan S.