jcbag97's Journal, 28 Nov 11

Wow ... look at you!!! What medication? Did I miss something??? 

Dr. put me on phenetermine for one month to see if could jump start my metabolism and weight loss. I have been going to him since the Spring struggling with weight issues. We tried the shakes and bars for 3 months, nothing. Then after 2 months of the bootcamp, eating right, etc still no loss. The straw that broke the camels back was a week ago when sick, didn't eat hardly anything other than liquids a a few crackers and lost nothing still. I took him my meal plans, etc. I just walked in and said I am frustrated and to the point of giving up. I have done bootcamp 4 days a week, paying $90 to this trainer, getting up at 4:30 every morning, etc. He is not a doctor that gives weightloss meds normally, but he thought this was the next step for me. I filled and didn't take til last Monday becuase I kept debating. But I finally gave in after talking to a few that had taken it. I plan to take for just a month and then see what happens. 

Thanks JC. I was curious. I know you have been quite frustrated with the stall. Years ago, phentermine wasn't considered a safe med. Something about side effects for the heart? Is it considered safe now? I'm guessing you looked into it ... but thought I would mention it.  

I did look into it and while they indicate they have changed so doesn't contain the same ingredient as PhenPhen did years ago, I still worry. But being obese I am risking diabetes and other conditions too. I thought I would do a month and see if helps. My doctor doesn't prescribe frequently so I felt he thougth this was my best alternative. He mentioned lapband too, but I just don't feel I need that but maybe I am fooling myself. I have lost before successfully, I just can't seem to maintain. I have friends doing the HCG diet with success also. They lost 25 pounds in 40 days. They have 25 more to go. I had thought about that too but wasn't sure I could maintain the restrictive eating. May have to see if this doesn't jump start something. I feel like I am not eating anything as it is, drining Herbalife meal replacement shakes for 2 meals, and one low calorie meal normally for lunch. With HCG diet you limit all sugars and carbs. There are also limits to the products such as shampoo you use. I just am afraid if I went that restrictive, would I just pack on once went to a 1200 calorie diet, which is what I am targeting.  

I'm sure you'll be fine. I'm not a fan of the HCG thingy ... 500 calories a day??? I'm experimenting with zig-zagging calories ... so far this week has been good. Something has got to give JC .. just hang in there!!