A long time: I would avoid that drug for, oh, about 60 years after your tummy tuck. Seriously, skip that worthless chemical, save your money, and spend your cash on healthy foods and a good pair of athletic shoes. If your serious about your body image, don't take any shortcuts. Live well, stay active, and have fun. Good luck.
Answered 7/30/2013
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Up to your surgeon: I have any patient that is dieting stop for one week before the surgery and continue 4 weeks after. Healing a tummy tuck is a big feat for your body and you want all the nutrition necessary. Crash diets essentially put you into a state of malnutrition which can interfere with the healing process.
Answered 6/12/2013
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Serious drug: Adipex which is what i presume you mean is also known as phentermine. Even though it is a relatively common medication used for appetite suppression, it is a serious drug with serious, mainly cardiac, side effects. It should not be taken without being under the immediate supervision of a physician. This soon after surgery is no time to go on a diet when your body desperately needs protein.
Answered 1/9/2015
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Hopefully: You'll have such a lovely new shape that you won't even need to use stimulants like adipex anymore. But, if you must, wait at least 8 weeks.
Answered 3/22/2020
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