I get to continue the Phentermine!!

**katiedeschenes** · 09-25-2007, 08:28 PM

My doctor was so impressed with my weight (fully clothed with shoes, it was 186.5) and it was the first time she saw me in my size 16 pants. She was so happy that she is going to let me stay on phentermine for another 2 months, maybe 3!!!

so I'm on the same dose for another month, then I'll drop down to 30, then to 15, then nothing. so she said that while I'm still on it, she wants me to increase my exercise but I said i'd try. I don't know how hard i can push myself with my joint issues. so instead of doing the 2 miles a day 5 days a week that she wants, I'll continue my 1 mile a day but increase from 3 to 5 if I can. i always remember that if I'm in too much pain in the morning, then I don't need to risk further pain and do the exercise. But I did buy resistance tubes on sunday so i will start to use those more but I'll do it after work or when I watch tv.

I'm just so relieved that I get to stay on phentermine a while longer. I feel more confident now that I can reach my goal.

**mesmith** · 09-25-2007, 08:57 PM

I'm so glad that your able to continue. And you are very smart when you are in pain don't make it worse take a break.
Keep up the great work.
Your post shows how happy you are those boucing things got your cat dizzy he had to close his eyes.
Maryellen

**sweet4jay** · 09-25-2007, 09:02 PM

Great! So happy to hear that!!!

Hopefully you won't build a tolerance to it before then!

If not, you should easily reach your goal!

**katiedeschenes** · 09-25-2007, 09:13 PM

Thank you both. I am so happy now and feel like I can relax a bit and not be stressed out..

**turtle9828** · 09-25-2007, 10:38 PM

Thats great news Katie! WTG on the progress

**katiedeschenes** · 09-25-2007, 11:02 PM

Thanks. hey, just noticed we have the same goal weight in mind. Can I ask what height you are? I'm 5 foot 2 but have a large bone frame. so 150 works perfectly for me.

**jessielynn0521** · 09-26-2007, 12:26 AM

Oh that is great that the doctor is letting you stay on the meds!! I know you will blow her away again at your next appointment. congrats to you!

**katiedeschenes** · 09-26-2007, 01:52 AM

My next appointment is October 25. So I have one month to lose more weight. I want to try for 10 pounds by next appointment but that might be stretching it. lol