Back in the saddle again

**3Tsandme** · 07-12-2006, 07:09 PM

Here I am trying to lose this weight yet again. I successfully went from 247lbs to 150lbs following a no white flour or sugar diet. My thyroid started to get sluggish and then the weight started to pile on even with all my walking, lifting weights and drinking water. :cry: Today I received my latest thyroid results. My meds (Armour)will be adjusted again plus my doctor prescribed Phentermine to assist me in losing this weight and hopefully keeping it off this time.

About me I am a married mom. I have been married 14 years. DH and I have 2 boys who are 13 and 11. WE also have 4 cats, 1 dog and a parakeet.

I'm planning on taking my first dose of Phentermine in the morning. I'm planning on buying a new scale tonight. New scale for the new start.

amandads · 07-12-2006, 07:42 PM

Welcome to the site, and good luck on your weight loss journey! I hope everything works out for you, and if you have any questions along the way...don't hesitate to ask. GOOD LUCK!

**sweet4jay** · 07-12-2006, 08:22 PM

Welcome to our little group! You'll find lots of help & support here!!!
Join this journey w/ us! :grin:

**3Tsandme** · 07-12-2006, 09:46 PM

Thanks for the welcome Amanda and Joy!

**3Tsandme** · 07-12-2006, 10:02 PM

I just got back from filling my scripts and buying a new scale. Note to self do not step on the scale so late in the day, especially after drinking 1.5 liters of water. :eek: I bought the Tanita Scale that measures weight and body fat percentage I had my eye on in Bed Bath and Beyond. It is all set up now. Tomorrow morning I will record my weight as my offical starting weight.

**3Tsandme** · 07-13-2006, 02:06 PM

I weighed in this morning at 270.4 lbs. This means I regained everything I lost on my own plus some. I really hate my thyroid. I took my 37.5 mg phentermine about a half hour ago. I am already feeling all coton mouthed. I have a big container of water in the refridgerator waiting for me.

Does anyone take vitamins while taking Phentermine? I was wondering if I should stagger taking my vitamin like I was told to with my thyroid meds.

**sweet4jay** · 07-13-2006, 04:07 PM

Yes, I take a liquid multivitamin. It's got over 120 vitamins & minerals in it, & it is 98% absorbed by the body (since it's a liquid), unlike all the vitamin tablets you buy at Wal-Mart, etc. Those are only 5-10% absorbed by the body. Not sure about the thyroid meds. You may wanna ask your dr 'bout that situation!

**3Tsandme** · 07-13-2006, 06:17 PM

My doctor told me to stagger my thyroid meds and the phentemine. I took my vitamins with my thyroid meds likeI normally do. I take liquid too I can't stand horse pills.

So far so good. I'm not feeling very hungry at all. I had yogurt for breakfast, a can of drained tuna with mayo and a serving of pickles. I've packed some peanuts for my drive up or down the mountain. My cup has been bottomless today. I have been drinking water like it is going out of style.