Gastric sleeve surgery is a fast and effective way to lose weight. But whether you can keep that weight off in the long term depends on factors such as your diet, physical activity level, and emotional well-being. Taking appetite suppressants after gastric sleeve surgery can help reduce cravings and make it easier to stick with a healthy diet. Healthy eating habits can be adopted a month after the surgery, and any beverage one can consume after the gastric sleeve operations have been allowed by the doctor.
The gastric sleeve is meant to reduce the size of your stomach, not necessarily cause weight loss. If you follow all of your doctor’s orders—and eat a healthy diet and exercise regularly instead of just relying on surgery alone—then you should be able to lose some pounds over time. The procedure is not just about gastric sleeve surgery and taking appetite suppressants but also requires the patient to follow a healthy diet.
Green Tea Extract
It’s been utilized for centuries as a natural remedy for everything from heart disease to cancer, and it’s been linked to boosting metabolism and helping with weight loss. But can green tea extract help after gastric sleeve surgery? The answer is yes—but it depends on what kind of green tea you’re drinking. If you’re drinking traditional brewed green tea, you might get too much caffeine (more than 400 mg daily). If you already have heart or blood pressure issues, you should consult your doctor before consuming more than one cup daily.
If you wish to consume more than one cup of green tea daily, search for supplements like Green Tea Extract (EGCG), which has half as much caffeine as conventional brewed green tea per serving. You should also avoid taking any other supplements that contain caffeine at the same time as this supplement because that could be too much for your body to handle safely.
Phentermine
Patients undergoing gastric sleeve surgery may be prescribed the appetite suppressant phentermine (Adipex P, Qsymia). It aids in reducing appetite, which is crucial for preserving a healthy weight following surgery. Phentermine increases the amount of norepinephrine and dopamine in the brain, making you feel more satiated and less hungry. If you take it before eating a meal, it can help you eat less during that meal. The effects of taking phentermine last about three hours, so it’s best to take it about 30 minutes before eating.
While phentermine can help you lose weight if you have gastric sleeve surgery, it’s important to remember that this drug is not intended for long-term use—it has been shown to cause serious health problems when taken continuously over long periods. You should only take this medication under a doctor’s supervision while undergoing surgery recovery, then discontinue its use once your body has healed enough to handle food without having such an intense reaction.
Garcinia Cambogia Extract
A fruit called Garcinia Cambogia is indigenous to Southeast Asia. It has been discovered to have some fascinating qualities and be a delightful addition to any meal. One of the most interesting is its ability to suppress appetite. This is what makes it such a practical addition to any weight-loss regimen. The extract from this fruit can help you feel full faster, so you will eat less overall. It also helps reduce cravings for unhealthy foods, which usually leads people to overeat and gain weight in the first place.
In addition to helping you feel full faster, Garcinia Cambogia extract has increased your metabolism by as much as 30%. This means more calories are burned daily, leading to weight loss! Garcinia Cambogia extract is available in many forms: pills, powders, capsules, and even liquid (taken directly). If you choose one of these forms over another depends on your preference and how often you need access to them throughout the day or week (pills vs. powders vs. liquids).
Glucomannan Powder
After having gastric sleeve surgery, Glucomannan Powder can help you feel fuller for longer. The powder is made from the konjac plant and is a soluble fiber. Glucomannan Powder soaks up water in your stomach and expands, causing you to feel fuller, faster, and more extended. The powder can be added to foods or drinks, taken with meals, or even mixed with water and consumed on its own. It’s important to note that Glucomannan Powder must be taken between meals and not with them.
Glucomannan will not cause a decrease in calories, but it will reduce your appetite, which may help you lose weight over time. The recommended dosage for Glucomannan Powder is one teaspoon mixed with eight ounces of water or other liquid every morning before breakfast on an empty stomach. Glucomannan Powder is not a fat burner and will not cause weight loss. However, it can help you lose weight by reducing your appetite, which may lead to eating less food over time.
Orlistat
The first prescription weight-loss drug recognized by the FDA is orlistat (Xenical and Alli). Your body absorbs less fat from your food when you take orlistat. Appetite suppressants like this help you feel full, which means you’re less likely to overeat. Your doctor can prescribe them after gastric sleeve surgery or purchase them over the counter.
For orlistat to work, you must take it before each meal containing fat. The medication is taken with breakfast and then again with dinner. In clinical studies, people who took orlistat lost an average of 7 pounds more than those who did not. Orlistat can also help reduce LDL (harmful) cholesterol levels and raise some patients’ HDL (good) cholesterol levels.
Orlistat may cause side effects such as gas, oily discharge from your bowel movements, and frequent bowel movements that may be hard to control (soiling). These side effects are expected during the initial use of orlistat but usually subside after several weeks of treatment. If these side effects become bothersome or do not go away on their own, talk with your doctor about stopping treatment with this medicine for a short time until they disappear entirely before restarting therapy again.
Appetite Suppressant Side Effects
An appetite suppressant acts on the brain to reduce your desire to eat. It’s not a magic pill that prevents you from eating altogether, but it can help you lose weight by keeping you satiated and full longer. These drugs increase your body’s metabolism and reduce your appetite.
After surgery, the medicine is usually prescribed for six months to assist you in reducing weight. Appetite suppressants can cause nausea and dizziness. These symptoms disappear as your body gets familiar with the medication. Over-the-counter appetite suppressants may cause tiredness or drowsiness, making it risky to drive or work.
Prioritizing protein intake is an excellent way to keep your appetite in check. Since protein is digested more slowly than carbs, it keeps you feeling filled for longer when you eat it. If you want to give your body the best chance of thriving after weight loss, taking your bariatric multivitamins consistently is a must. Consult your physician if you have doubts or questions about surgical weight loss.
