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6 mo visits- should I stay on phentermine?

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GigiLane    19

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Hi all, I've had a visit with my surgeon and I'm trying to decide if I should stay on phentermine until I get my approval for surgery. (I still need 5 more monthly visits).

Personally, I'm paranoid of gaining weight since I'm afraid if I do I won't be approved.

Also, I'd like to try and lose as much weight as I can prior to surgery (even if it's 10 pounds).

Realistically my surgery won't be until February 2017 at the earliest.

Any thoughts or recommendations?

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renewyou    9

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It depends on your dosage I would think. I personally did not like the side effects so being at a lower dose helped me maintain my previous loss but wasn't aggressive enough to keep me losing.

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GigiLane    19

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@@renewyou I'm on 37.5 I'm really using it as a tool to help curb my appetite especially since I have a vacation and bday coming up. I want to lose as much weight as I can. Just wanted to see if others used phentermine before pre op :)

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teedsg    250

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Hi all, I've had a visit with my surgeon and I'm trying to decide if I should stay on phentermine until I get my approval for surgery. (I still need 5 more monthly visits).

Personally, I'm paranoid of gaining weight since I'm afraid if I do I won't be approved.

Also, I'd like to try and lose as much weight as I can prior to surgery (even if it's 10 pounds).

Realistically my surgery won't be until February 2017 at the earliest.

Any thoughts or recommendations?

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Hi,

I'm in the same situation as you. My proposed sleeve date is February 2017, too. I'm taking phentermine until probably Jan.

My PCOS is so bad that it's beating up the phentermine. I don't think it's helping because I am constantly gaining weight. My first appointment with the surgeon was on July 28th. I weighed in at 234. And, when I went to my first nutritional visit, I weighed 241. Today, I'm at 238.

If I lose 20lbs during the 6months I will be happy.

Anyway, if you gain weight they might delay your surgery, but I think you'll be fine.

Remember to use your nutritional labels like this:

Carbs - 1 digit number

Fats - 1 digit number

Protein- 2 digit number

Don't eat the food if it doesn't match this guide. Doing it this way should work.

Best of luck on your journey.

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GigiLane    19

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@@teedsg does your surgeon know about the phentermine? I told them I used it in the past. I just started again after my visit bc of my upcoming trip. I was at 270 in July. I am now at 256. I'd like to get down to 215-230 to feel more comfortable, confident and to show as much effort.

Definitely trying not to gain weight and really control my appetite with the phentermine.

Could you elaborate a bit on the nutritional labels? In other words, does it mean to keep carbs under 10g? Just want to be sure I follow.

Very awesome that we are on a similar expected surgery date :) really hoping these 6 months go by fast.

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teedsg    250

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Yes, my surgeon knows I'm taking phentermine.

That's great you have lost that much weight on your own.

Yes, about the carbs, make sure their under 10g.

I hope it goes fast too. ????

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RNMomof4    86

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I used it sparingly off and on and just had my last 6 month appt yesterday. I didn't want my BMI to go below 40 plus I couldn't sleep when taking it so I only took it on days I thought I may eat more than usual.

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RNMomof4    86

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Thanks!! Yes I am waiting...the patient coordinator is on vacation and the psych eval is taking forever to come through. Hurry up and wait...

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rabbit0722    3

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I had the same question. I'm looking to have surgery in Feb or March of next year too. I stopped the Phentermine to try n have control on my own since I can't take it after surgery. Gained 3pounds back already smh. Going to try harder to at least maintain my current weight

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chevygirl10_24    15

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Hi all, I've had a visit with my surgeon and I'm trying to decide if I should stay on phentermine until I get my approval for surgery. (I still need 5 more monthly visits).

Personally, I'm paranoid of gaining weight since I'm afraid if I do I won't be approved.

Also, I'd like to try and lose as much weight as I can prior to surgery (even if it's 10 pounds).

Realistically my surgery won't be until February 2017 at the earliest.

Any thoughts or recommendations?

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I stayed on mine....it helped with energy when I started my clear liquid diet. If your Dr says you can, I would continue taking them until they tell you to stop, usually up til surgery.....depending on your Dr. I was sleeved 9/14/16....haven't taken any since surgery but I'm also off work so a mass amount of energy isn't top priority yet lol but once I get back up and on my feet I will finish my rx to help with the gym but after that I'll quit. Good luck to you!

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