[RhondaB]

Hi everyone! This is my first post and I just wanted to say hello to everyone and share my story a bit. I am 32, have 2 great kids. I started gaining weight after my first child 11yrs ago and just kept gaining and gaining. I started phen on April 16 and have lost 13 lbs to date. The first week was so tough, I was awake 2 days and nights straight! But thankfully that has subsided and I can now sleep like a baby. I was very reluctant to try Phentermine, but after reading and lurking here I saw what great success others have had (and I also saw what a great bunch of people are here) I decided it couldn't hurt to try it.

So here I am beginning my long journey. Currently in a size 18 jeans. Egads, that is the first time I've told ANYONE what size I am. I was in a 20 but I've lost about 25lbs before starting the Phen. Anyways, I hope to make some new friends, and I hope I can be of some support to you all here

[tulip08]

Welcome! I am new to this site as well. This is only my 3rd day on phentermine. I woke up at 2:00 a.m., but thankfully was able to go back to sleep.

I plan on visiting this board often and getting (and hopefully giving) lots of support from here. Congratulations on the weight you've already lost -- that's fantastic. I noticed we have the same goal weight -- 140 here we come!

[Loving Me]

I was VERY NERVOUS to start Phen also. However, I heard about Phen from someone at work who had a friend that was on it. My co worker was familiar with my will power, exercise regimen and lowering my calorie intake but I had become frustrated with my slow weight lost. So after seeing this group and seeing the results in pictures I started Phen on April 18. I have lost 9 pounds to date and two inches EVERYWHERE.
I have been happy with the results, but I had some of the same experiences you did. I had SO much trouble sleeping for the first 3 days then I turned on some soft soothing music when I was trying to fall asleep and I have not had trouble since. Now I am experiencing being bloated and constipated (Sorry for the TMI) which I hear is normal. I have gotten adive for that (Miralax). Now, I have headaches (daily), but a Tylenol usually cures that.
So, Good Luck and there are some GREAT people on here. The motivation and words of encouragment are WONDERFUL. If you have questions put up a post and you will get amazing advices or ideas.