Hi! My name is Joanne. 41 years old and need to lose weight! I was at a good weight back in 1996 but have since remarried, got comfy and gained A LOT of weight (try about 100 lbs).

Anyway, I've tried cutting back, going to LA WeightLoss (got tired of them asking me when the last time I had a BM!) and Weight Watchers online and going to meetings. I always fell off. I'm just so tired, have no energy and needed a kick in the butt. So, during a regular Dr's appt yesterday, I told my doc that I needed to get this weight off of me. She didn't hesitate at all. Maybe it's because I also have a heart condition which I take meds for daily. I didn't want to take OTC's to control my appetite as it may conflict with the meds I'm currently on. So, I'd rather do it thru my doctor. Anyhow, she prescribed phentermine and I just started taking it today. She has me taking it mid-morning (which I took just a little over an hour ago).
Anyhow, I found this forum when I googled phentermine and here I am. Ready to read other people's stories, highs and lows, etc.
My DH says my weight doesn't bother him, but it bothers me. And it's also showing in the bedroom.
Looking forward to getting to know ya'll!
Anyone else from MD??