To diet pill or not to diet pill....

[NCsleever63 53]

So I am 7 months post op and I am down 50 pounds give or take a pound. I have 15 more till I hit goal. I will admit, lately I have eaten alot of junk, if everyone at work would bring in fruit instead of cupcakes I would be alot better off. So I still have a bottle of phentermine from my Dr, I know if I take it, I can jump start some weight loss. Has anyone taken any kind of diet pill since getting sleeved?

[bettyanne6249 50]

I just don't feel like a diet pill is very healthy. You have the tool already, so you should use that.

[lilbearzmom 584]

I was going to say somewhat similar to the previous advice. You have a built-in "diet pill". Taking an actual diet pill makes no sense.

-Kendra

[Shawn Morrison 71]

I think the two ladies above really nailed it. You have what you need just use it the way its intended. We have weekly meetings with pizza and pop and all that great crap but I just know its not worth it to get a slice. When people bring in those cupcakes and stuff just say no. If I eat something like that I feel like I dumped my money down the drain.

[Shawn Morrison 71]

Also if your profile picture is a current picture, it looks like you are doing very well and are a very lovely woman so just keep it up and keep your eye on the end goal.

[NCsleever63 53]

Thank you! That is why I come here and ask, because I know I will get honest answers.. You are all right, I have the tool and just need to get back to using it better!. Thank you~

[NCsleever63 53]

Also if your profile picture is a current picture, it looks like you are doing very well and are a very lovely woman so just keep it up and keep your eye on the end goal.

Thats about 3 months agao, but thank you for the compliment and I do appreciate your honesty on the diet pill question.

[Banned member 320]

If the diet pill worked so well in the past, then why did you need the surgery? Diet pills don't work and there is always bound to be weight gain after stopping them. You know what you have to do to get the weight moving again in the right direction. Eat Protein first, drink lots of Water, moderate exercise, etc. Maybe start tracking your food intake again. Don't waste your time with diet pills. My sister took those pills and lost 50 pounds and guess what? she gained it all back and then some. My friend was taking another diet pill and now has heart problems from years of using them. She lost a lot of weight while taking them but guess what? Now she's gained back all the weight and then some. She's heavier than ever now. Diet pills don't work, hell if they did I wouldn't of needed weight loss surgery.

[Ima Loser 197]

I have a friend that takes Adipex... She takes it for 3 months, she loses weight and looks good but then after she stops she gains the weight back after a couple of months then starts the cycle all over again...

[Dreamingofhealth 223]

I would say 'NO' to diet pills. They can be dangerous sleeved or not. You have this amazing tool to use. It sounds like you go into old habits and forgot about the end goal.

I would personally bring 'sleeve friendly' treat foods so you don't feel deprived while your coworkers are having cupcakes etc. Always have a little stash of something so you can join in without going off track!

Good luck! :-)

You have so great- amp it up and you will be at your goal in no time at all!

Sheena :-)