Philly / Cherry Hill Doc? - Phentermine.com

mutt40 · December 14th, 2007, 01:32 PM

Looking for a doc in the Philly or Cherry Hill Area - Any recommendations?

Eyesee · January 7th, 2008, 04:43 AM

I'm seeing Doctor Fortino on Wednesday. I've heard really good things from friends. He has a website (drfortino. com) and it may be work checking out. He's in South Philly. Good luck! :-)

Blizzie · January 19th, 2008, 11:55 PM

Dr. Strowhouer is great! The name of his practice is Physicians Weight Control. You can google it, or just go to physiciansweightcontrol (add dot com at the end). He has several different office locations, including Media, KOP and Allentown. Good luck!

Meg2008 · July 7th, 2008, 02:36 PM

Anyone have experience with Sr. Strowhouer they could share? I am considering making an appointment with him. Dr. Fortino's web site is a bit disconcerting. How long have most of the links said "Coming Soon?"

Any Philly area folks who would like to chat?

Thanks,
Meg

cia · July 17th, 2008, 06:58 PM

Yes, my friend & I both used to see Dr. Strowhouer and stopped going. He gives you the pills in the office so you don't really know what you are getting and they didn't seem to work for me like the Phen that I had ordered from the internet. Also, my friends pills were yellow & black and mine were red & black. I just felt like I was spending way too much money for little to no results & I wasn't sure what I was taking. He says that it is Phen & he gives you a B shot and vitamins as well. Good luck whatever you decide!!!

Meg2008 · July 20th, 2008, 03:02 PM

Thank you for the reply, Cia. That's odd about the different colored pills - unless the dosages or brands were different? But why would he use different brands? I actually kind of like the idea of not having to go to the pharmacy but it sounds like major bucks and not from a pharmacy means no guarantee of what dosage, etc. Hmmm......thanks for the info.

Kellgees · July 20th, 2008, 05:06 PM

I see Dr. Fisher he has offices in Delaware County, South Philly, NE Philly and City Line Ave. DIET PATIENTS DO NOT HAVE TO HAVE AN APPOINMENT AND IT IS $95 A MONTH. He does a Phen/ Phendimetrazine combo with water pills. I like them. I used to go Dr. Levine he was a very nice man and had a nice staff but it was very expensive, but if you are looking for a more hands on approach he is your guy.

Meg2008 · July 21st, 2008, 12:02 AM

Thanks, Kellgees. Saving this all of this good info. Great dress, BTW.

Kellgees · July 21st, 2008, 12:19 AM

TY!!! That was me yesterday at a wedding. Dr Fisher has a website so check him out and if you like what you see you could go tomorrow. Good Luck!!!!

cia · July 21st, 2008, 02:03 AM

You look great Kellgees! Your purple dress is beautiful! I hope you had a great time at the wedding and didn't steal too much attention away from the bride!!

Kellgees · July 21st, 2008, 09:17 AM

TY!!! The bride and her party was BEAUTIFUL!!!!! I was proud that I did not use the wedding as an opportunity to overeat YEAH!!!!

Jersey Chick · July 21st, 2008, 09:31 AM

Do you have Dr. Fisher's web site address? When I goggle Dr. Fisher...well you know I get 10 pages of Dr. Fisher.

Thanks!

Kellgees · July 21st, 2008, 02:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jersey Chick

Do you have Dr. Fisher's web site address? When I goggle Dr. Fisher...well you know I get 10 pages of Dr. Fisher.

Thanks!

http://www.bodybyfishernow.com/location_hours

Blizzie · July 28th, 2008, 04:34 PM

Kellgees - I wanna give Dr. Fisher a try but can't seem to get ahold of anyone in the office to make an appointment (keep getting voicemail). Do you have another number (besides the one listed on the website)? Thanks!!

Meg2008 · August 4th, 2008, 04:42 PM

Hi Philly area folks -

Well, after a while of STRICTLY following a diet of Lean Cuisine dinners (the ones without preservatives and therefore, less sodium), fresh spinach leaves, spring greens, two or three low fat, low calorie Weight Watchers snacks, and lots of water........I have not lost a single pound. How very disappointing.

Clearly I am going to need medical help and won't be able to lose on my own. I am going to see about getting an appointment with Dr. Strowhouer because he has an office nearby. Dr. Fisher will be my second choice due to location.

Dr. Strowhouer's web site says "The appetite suppressants we use are Phentermine Hydrochloride, Diethylpropion and Phendimetrazine."

Well, I am already rigorously controlling my intake of calories and fat grams and not getting any results. I don't understand how adding one of the above meds will help. If anyone has any input, I'd appreciate it. I might post this same question on another board, too.

Thanks,
Meg
P.S. Blizzie - did you ever get a hold of Dr. Fisher's office?

December 14th, 2007, 01:32 PM	#1 (permalink)
mutt40 Phen Newbie Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 1 Current Weight: 160 Goal Weight: 125	Philly / Cherry Hill Doc? Looking for a doc in the Philly or Cherry Hill Area - Any recommendations?

January 7th, 2008, 04:43 AM	#2 (permalink)
Eyesee Bronze Phenster Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 35 Lost Weight: 36 lbs Current Weight: 192 lbs Goal Weight: 150 lbs	I'm seeing Doctor Fortino on Wednesday. I've heard really good things from friends. He has a website (drfortino. com) and it may be work checking out. He's in South Philly. Good luck! :-) You have accomplished far harder things than saying "no" to a damn cookie! We can do it!!!!!! Starting 1/9/08... (5'11") SW: 228 lbs. (Wed. 1/9/08) 1/30: 211 lbs. (Wed. 1/30/08) (-17) [Stopped tracking ] CW 3/14: 206 (-22) CW 4/23: 205 (-23) CW 5/23: 199 (-29) CW 6/30: 198 (-30) CW 8/5: 192 (-36) Lost 36 pounds in 7 months Goal Weight: 150 lbs.

January 19th, 2008, 11:55 PM	#3 (permalink)
Blizzie Bronze Phenster Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: NJ Posts: 27 Lost Weight: -10 lbs Current Weight: 160 Goal Weight: 120	Philly/Jersey/Delaware Dr. Strowhouer is great! The name of his practice is Physicians Weight Control. You can google it, or just go to physiciansweightcontrol (add dot com at the end). He has several different office locations, including Media, KOP and Allentown. Good luck!

July 20th, 2008, 05:06 PM	#7 (permalink)
Kellgees Silver Phenster Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 263 Lost Weight: 42lbs Current Weight: 237 Goal Weight: 210-215	I see Dr. Fisher he has offices in Delaware County, South Philly, NE Philly and City Line Ave. DIET PATIENTS DO NOT HAVE TO HAVE AN APPOINMENT AND IT IS $95 A MONTH. He does a Phen/ Phendimetrazine combo with water pills. I like them. I used to go Dr. Levine he was a very nice man and had a nice staff but it was very expensive, but if you are looking for a more hands on approach he is your guy. Highest Non-Pregnancy related weight 03/08: 279 1st Weigh-in 6/18: 262 2nd Weigh-in 7/15: 249 7/25: 244 1st Mini goal: 230 by 08/14 2nd mini goal: 220 by 10/15 3rd mini goal : 210-215 by 12/15 my B-day Goals subject to change based on how I look and feel as I lose weight. 42lbs LOSS I AM MORE THAN1/2 WAY TO MY GOAL!!!!!!!!

July 21st, 2008, 12:19 AM	#9 (permalink)
Kellgees Silver Phenster Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 263 Lost Weight: 42lbs Current Weight: 237 Goal Weight: 210-215	TY!!! That was me yesterday at a wedding. Dr Fisher has a website so check him out and if you like what you see you could go tomorrow. Good Luck!!!! Highest Non-Pregnancy related weight 03/08: 279 1st Weigh-in 6/18: 262 2nd Weigh-in 7/15: 249 7/25: 244 1st Mini goal: 230 by 08/14 2nd mini goal: 220 by 10/15 3rd mini goal : 210-215 by 12/15 my B-day Goals subject to change based on how I look and feel as I lose weight. 42lbs LOSS I AM MORE THAN1/2 WAY TO MY GOAL!!!!!!!!

July 7th, 2008, 02:36 PM	#4 (permalink)
Meg2008 Bronze Phenster Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 19 Lost Weight: -7 lbs. Current Weight: 196 lbs. Goal Weight: 130 lbs.	Anyone have experience with Sr. Strowhouer they could share? I am considering making an appointment with him. Dr. Fortino's web site is a bit disconcerting. How long have most of the links said "Coming Soon?" Any Philly area folks who would like to chat? Thanks, Meg

July 17th, 2008, 06:58 PM	#5 (permalink)
cia Phen Newbie Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 10 Lost Weight: - Current Weight: 170 Goal Weight: 125	Yes, my friend & I both used to see Dr. Strowhouer and stopped going. He gives you the pills in the office so you don't really know what you are getting and they didn't seem to work for me like the Phen that I had ordered from the internet. Also, my friends pills were yellow & black and mine were red & black. I just felt like I was spending way too much money for little to no results & I wasn't sure what I was taking. He says that it is Phen & he gives you a B shot and vitamins as well. Good luck whatever you decide!!!

July 20th, 2008, 03:02 PM	#6 (permalink)
Meg2008 Bronze Phenster Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 19 Lost Weight: -7 lbs. Current Weight: 196 lbs. Goal Weight: 130 lbs.	Thank you for the reply, Cia. That's odd about the different colored pills - unless the dosages or brands were different? But why would he use different brands? I actually kind of like the idea of not having to go to the pharmacy but it sounds like major bucks and not from a pharmacy means no guarantee of what dosage, etc. Hmmm......thanks for the info.

July 21st, 2008, 12:02 AM	#8 (permalink)
Meg2008 Bronze Phenster Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 19 Lost Weight: -7 lbs. Current Weight: 196 lbs. Goal Weight: 130 lbs.	Thanks, Kellgees. Saving this all of this good info. Great dress, BTW.

July 21st, 2008, 02:03 AM	#10 (permalink)
cia Phen Newbie Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 10 Lost Weight: - Current Weight: 170 Goal Weight: 125	You look great Kellgees! Your purple dress is beautiful! I hope you had a great time at the wedding and didn't steal too much attention away from the bride!!

July 21st, 2008, 09:17 AM	#11 (permalink)
Kellgees Silver Phenster Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 263 Lost Weight: 42lbs Current Weight: 237 Goal Weight: 210-215	TY!!! The bride and her party was BEAUTIFUL!!!!! I was proud that I did not use the wedding as an opportunity to overeat YEAH!!!! Highest Non-Pregnancy related weight 03/08: 279 1st Weigh-in 6/18: 262 2nd Weigh-in 7/15: 249 7/25: 244 1st Mini goal: 230 by 08/14 2nd mini goal: 220 by 10/15 3rd mini goal : 210-215 by 12/15 my B-day Goals subject to change based on how I look and feel as I lose weight. 42lbs LOSS I AM MORE THAN1/2 WAY TO MY GOAL!!!!!!!!

July 21st, 2008, 09:31 AM	#12 (permalink)
Jersey Chick Phen Newbie Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 4 Lost Weight: 15 lbs Current Weight: 182 lbs Goal Weight: 120 lbs	Dr. Fisher Do you have Dr. Fisher's web site address? When I goggle Dr. Fisher...well you know I get 10 pages of Dr. Fisher. Thanks!

July 28th, 2008, 04:34 PM	#14 (permalink)
Blizzie Bronze Phenster Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: NJ Posts: 27 Lost Weight: -10 lbs Current Weight: 160 Goal Weight: 120	Appointment Kellgees - I wanna give Dr. Fisher a try but can't seem to get ahold of anyone in the office to make an appointment (keep getting voicemail). Do you have another number (besides the one listed on the website)? Thanks!!

August 4th, 2008, 04:42 PM	#15 (permalink)
Meg2008 Bronze Phenster Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 19 Lost Weight: -7 lbs. Current Weight: 196 lbs. Goal Weight: 130 lbs.	Hi Philly area folks - Well, after a while of STRICTLY following a diet of Lean Cuisine dinners (the ones without preservatives and therefore, less sodium), fresh spinach leaves, spring greens, two or three low fat, low calorie Weight Watchers snacks, and lots of water........I have not lost a single pound. How very disappointing. Clearly I am going to need medical help and won't be able to lose on my own. I am going to see about getting an appointment with Dr. Strowhouer because he has an office nearby. Dr. Fisher will be my second choice due to location. Dr. Strowhouer's web site says "The appetite suppressants we use are Phentermine Hydrochloride, Diethylpropion and Phendimetrazine." Well, I am already rigorously controlling my intake of calories and fat grams and not getting any results. I don't understand how adding one of the above meds will help. If anyone has any input, I'd appreciate it. I might post this same question on another board, too. Thanks, Meg P.S. Blizzie - did you ever get a hold of Dr. Fisher's office?