[LisaLieurance]

Hello.. My name is Lisa.. I started taking Phen 2 weeks ago. I have currently lost 6lbs. I started off taking 15 mg and felt like I wasn't event taking anything.. Then the second week my doctor put me on 30mg and I am still not feeling anything, no more energy than normal, no sleep disturbance, or appetite suppressent. But I think it will just take time ( I'm praying it works for me) Of course I wish it would just fall off over night.. but I do realize the slower it takes to come off the more likely it will stay off! I have to say that I have become addicted to the scales.. I weigh at least 4x a day and just become so discouraged. I decided to join this site because it seems like everyone keeps each other motivated. It is hard to go out there and tell everyone you are on a diet medication. Then you have to listen to their views about it!! This is something my doctor and I discussed and thought it would be best for me.
I'm excited about this journey in my life.. I am ready to become healthy and active!!
I would love to talk to anyone that is also on Phen or has taken it in the past!! Look forward to meeting you guys!!


September 19th Starting weight 220 Started Phen
Ocotber 2nd Weight-211

First Goal Weight 199

Final Goal weight 175

[alykat06]

Welcome! This is a great place to come for support! I have been on phen for 2 1/2 months and have lost 25 lbs! Try to weigh yourself first thing in the morning naked! This will be your most accurate reading..anything else is just water and food you eat during the day..Dont be discouraged@! be happy...dont worry be happy ..do.do.do.dodo..ok I'll stop singing..if you have any questions feel free to message me!

[amachac]

I was just prescriped this medicine by my dr and am planning on starting on it this weekend. Just curious how soon you start noticing results after starting to take it. I am currently undergoing some testing due to rapid weight gain over the past few months just in case there is an underlying medical issue, but the dr. feels I really need to start losing due to rise in my blood pressure.

[LisaLieurance]

Thank you for the encouragement! It's frustrating reading everyones posts and seeing how quick they are seeing results.. I am just not!!!! UGH!! But I will make sure to start weighing in the morning and morning ONLY!! Thanks again!

[alykat06]

your welcome just dont try to get discouraged because your not losing quickly, slow is the way to go, the girls here tought me that losing slow is great because you will have a better chance of keeping it off

[Glenna M]

Originally Posted by amachac

I was just prescriped this medicine by my dr and am planning on starting on it this weekend. Just curious how soon you start noticing results after starting to take it. I am currently undergoing some testing due to rapid weight gain over the past few months just in case there is an underlying medical issue, but the dr. feels I really need to start losing due to rise in my blood pressure.

I started feeling and seeing results right away, you just need to remember that the 1st 7 to 10 lbs is water weight. If you take blood pressure meds you probably don't have water weight as they have sort of a diuretic affect. Just be sure to do like Aly said above and weigh yourself 1st thing in the morning naked. That is your best time.

[kimberco]

Welcome Lisa. I started my phen on 9/17. I have lost about the same amount of weight as you have on the phen. Don't get discouraged, it's 6 pounds that you will never have to lose again. We weigh about the same right now. Maybe we can use a buddy system to get rid of the next 60 or 70 pounds.

[sexynurse88]

I have the same scale addiction as you do. I work at a heart hospital and most of our patients are on weight loss programs and I always hear the doctors telling the patients to throw out their scales and weigh only at the Dr. office on monthly check ins. While I don’t think that is too realistic I do think the basic idea of trying to stay away from the scales as much as possible may be a good idea. I try to limit myself to once a week but I don’t always make it. Best of luck to you!

[LisaLieurance]

Yes, that would be great! It's hard when you are doing it alone.. most of the people around you don't really understand what you are going through and all the changes you are trying to deal with along the way. Thanks

[MARIEVANS]

Originally Posted by amachac

I was just prescriped this medicine by my dr and am planning on starting on it this weekend. Just curious how soon you start noticing results after starting to take it. I am currently undergoing some testing due to rapid weight gain over the past few months just in case there is an underlying medical issue, but the dr. feels I really need to start losing due to rise in my blood pressure.

AS FAR AS BLOOD PRESSURE MY DIASTOLIC PRESSURE HAS DROPPED 10-15SINCE I STARTED PHEN A MONTH AGO. THATS WITH THEM CHECKING IT AFTER I HAD A DAY FROM H*** AT WORK. SO I WAS HAPPY WITH THAT