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**dfarris** · 10-16-2009, 11:22 AM

Hi, I have been taking Phentermine since Sept 1st, 2009 so far I have lost 24 pounds. Dr says I can only be on this for another month, so hopefully this will get me started and with portion control, exercise and healty eating habits I can continue on my own.

**pigpen065** · 10-16-2009, 03:18 PM

Welcome to the forum! You are doing an excellant job! Way to go!

Definately use this time on the phen to learn those new habits and you will do just fine once you go off the phen. Every dr is different, but you may ask yours if they would be willing to let you go back on after being off for a while if you are struggling with the remainder of what you need to lose. My dr lets me take it for 42 days, and then I am off it for 30 days. In the past I have not lost any while off, but I wasn't exercising as much as I am now...so I am very hopeful that this time will be different (today is my first "off" day).

Good luck!! Read lots of the different threads to get good ideas and suggestions on making this your new lifestyle!

**susanpesek** · 10-17-2009, 06:35 PM

Welcome to the forum! You are doing a super job~

And you are one smart little cookie to un-learn old habits and re-learning new ones.

That's the KEY to this being the LAST diet you will ever need to go on!