New from Florida

jendestinee1 · 08-27-2006, 10:42 PM

This is my first posting. I have been looking and reading around on here for about one week now. I will be starting the Fastin on Thursday. I go to the doctor on Wednesday for it.

I was 130 12 years ago before pregnancy. Only gained 35 pounds. Lost all but 10 pounds within first 2 weeks. Became really depressed, stayed inside and did nothing but eat. I got up to about 160-165. Tried many different things to lose and just did not have any success. I went back and forth. Never could really lose. I just kept gaining. Finally after years I had a doctor tell me that I had Hypothyroidism. TSH is supposed to be like somewhere between 0. something and like 3.3 , depending on the lab. Mine was a 22. Been on Synthroid for 3 years now and supposedly my numbers are ok, but I just keep gaining. I noticed it the most with stress. I eat a lot with stress. It so much is not the quantities I eat, but the types of food.

I have had it at 200 pounds! That is embarressing! I just wanted to start posting and I will be starting on Thursday. Glad to be here and you all seem soooo supportive of each other. I look forward to it!

**Kiki** · 08-28-2006, 03:27 AM

Hi Jennifer. I'm from Florida too and just wanted to give you some encouragement. This website is the best thing that I could have asked for. I too was fed up with how much weight I had gained over the years. Let me know how your first day goes. Remember to drink lots of water. And don't be afraid to ask questions. I know I've asked my share and I'm still relatively new to this. Good luck

**susanpesek** · 08-28-2006, 01:07 PM

Jen, you and Des are gorgeous!
I am glad you get to start Fastin on Thursday. You will be so excited to start and find these pills really seem to do the trick for most people. :p
What a super weight loss tool! I wish I had known of it 10 years ago!!
Be sure to start a journal under the 'Phentermine Support' column and let everyone get to know you.
:p This year is going be a redemption year for MANY of us, YOU included!!

jendestinee1 · 08-28-2006, 07:47 PM

Thank-you! The water will be really hard, unless it is like everyone says about craving water. I hate it unless I am really hot! I still hope I get to tell you about my first day soon. Wednesday is when I go to the doctor, but we will see where this hurricane is coming!

jendestinee1 · 08-28-2006, 07:48 PM

Thanks for the support Susan and everyone! I will start a journal. I appreciate it! Thanks for the compliment too! My daughter sure is ornery though! lol

**Kiki** · 08-29-2006, 07:19 AM

Good luck on your doctor visit. I hope that we know soon where this hurricane is going to hit. I live east of Kissimmee so I'm about 35 miles from the coast. Please keep us updated.

jendestinee1 · 08-29-2006, 06:51 PM

At least you are a little further. I am in Fort Myers. I am about 7-10 miles from the coast. Gulf that is. Ya never know with these things. Hopefully it stays a tropical storm! Just called Dr.'s office. They may have to reschedule, but will still get me in this week they said. Stay safe!

jendestinee1 · 08-30-2006, 11:02 PM

Went to the Dr. today! Yeah! Start phen tomorrow. Mine are the white with blue specs. 37.5 mg. He also talked with me about nutrition. One of my Dr's things is sprouts. He really believes in sprouts. He told me to quit eating so much red meat and chicken with all of the steroids injected into it and eat more veggies and no iceburg lettuce, baby spinach and add my bean sprouts i grow. He says they are full of protein and help fight cancer and viruses. New to me.....we will see...