Pro Plus

[Karen19745]

Hi does anyone know, can you take pro plus after a bypass?

 

[Big an Bouncy]

Dont see why not but check with your team first.

 

[Very Big Chris]

The perceived wisdom (mainly from the internet) is that for RNY patients, caffeine (the main constituent of Pro Plus) is a no-no.

1) It is claimed to cause ulcers.
2). It is claimed to interfere with absorption of Iron
3) It is claimed to interfere with the absorption of Calcium.
4) Caffeine is a diuretic. Early, post op, when you are fluids only, it can dehydrate you.

I am not a doctor, so I have no medical basis for these observations, and can only relay others opinions.

HTH
Chris

 

[Karen19745]

Thanks Chris I'll avoid them, Karen x

 

[BlueDiamond]

Hi there

Becareful as pro plus contains sorbitol ( sugar) and bypassers can dump xx

 

[NorthamptonGirl]

oh

was hoping the answer to this was yes!

x

 

[Willow4]

What about herbal energy pills, do they do the same.

 

[NorthamptonGirl]

hmm, good point...