[MrStan]

Hi All - I am new here. Here's my story. I was in a very depressing marriage - gained about 80 lbs. When I finally separated - I did low carb - and lost about 70. Then about a year later, I went on Wellbutrin - which for most curbs cravings... but not me! I gained about 40 of the 70 I lost back - and I COULD NOT lose while on the meds - so now I am off them - but still having major issues losing weight, and controlling my appetite.

So I went to my doc about all this - Doc won't write scrip for Phen. What other options do I have? I have read alot about the online pharmacies, but I must admit, I am rather confused by it all. Can anyone help?

[kittypie]

What other options do you have? You have a lot of options. Have you tried losing the weight on your own yet, or are you just so overwhelmed, you havn't started yet?

First thing I would do is take things into your own hands and start watching what you eat and exercising at least 4 times per week. You lost 70 lbs before on your own(GREAT JOB), you can do it again!! Although, I would not do "NO CARB" because it's hard to stick to for the long term. Second, while you are doing this, I would search around for a Dr. who would be more sympethetic to your situation. Are there any weight loss clinics in your area or weight loss Doctors? Why exactly did your Dr. say he wouldn't give you any?? Do you have high BP? Or is he just a Dr. that doesn't prescribe weight loss meds?

Third, if you can't get a prescription, and you are having trouble losing weight on your own, even while exercising and watching what you eat, then you could consider buying it online. Plenty of people do it, but it's more expensive that way. I would buy from a US based company. I myself have not bought online, but I'm sure the people who have can give you a good recommendation on which site is good.

Good luck to you!

[cvmgdl]

have you tried going to a weightloss clinic in your area they are more understanding. look it up at the yahoo yellow pages.

[emtdixielady]

TRy a weightloss clinic, not only will they be more understanding, you will also gain the one on one support. I just started, but at the weightloss clinic I am going to, not only did I see a Dr. , I go in once a week and get weighed, my bp checked, get the chance to discuss what is working and what is not. I keep a food diary which not only includes what I eat, calories, fat grams, but also the mood I am when I eat, why I ate, time, and what I was doing while I eat. This way when I make my weekly appointment we can discuss things. Different places have different cost. And having to answer to someone besides me I think is a big help. My next visit is thursday and we will be deciding my short term goals. We decided on my first visit that we would give it a full week before setting the short term goals, my long term goal was decided on my first visit. Good luck.