The Melting Ms. Martini

**msmartini** · 09-01-2007, 02:00 AM

Hi everyone! I started on Phentermine today... I'll give a bit of background as time goes by. For now, let me just say that I'm very excited to be here, sharing this time with you!

**skinnyminny5** · 09-01-2007, 02:03 AM

LOVE LOVE LOVE your journal title

...I love me some martinis...except for dirty
Good luck with your healthier lifestyle....I wish you much success!

**kimberpc** · 09-01-2007, 02:05 AM

welcome to the forum ms. martini!!

You will love it here.... we are like family!! good luck to you in your weight loss!

**sweet4jay** · 09-01-2007, 02:29 AM

WELCOME!!!

You are gonna LOVE it here!
Be sure & post often so we can keep up w/ your journey!
Much success to ya my friend!

**msmartini** · 09-01-2007, 02:43 AM

Well, I had written a background post but in looking at it in MS Word... it was HUGE!!!! So let's try a condensed version(I really don't want to bore you!).

As of last week, I'm 37. Our first baby was at 17, in doing the math that makes me overweight for 20 years! That's wayyyy too long. The last time I was in onederland was when I got pregnant with child #2... um... more than 15 years ago!

Last month, I went for a physical with a new doctor. I had many health issues that I wasn't aware of and we're working closely to conquer them... one at a time. High bp, high cholesterol, depression and obviously my weight.

I changed my diet due to the cholesterol. Started a food and exercise journal. Went on Welbutrin for the depression, a fluid pill for retention, asprin for my heart and fish oil. 2 weeks of the new lifestyle brought a loss of 9 pounds. I swear it was mostly water(thanks to the fluid pill) as I now have ankles!! I haven't had ankles in FOREVER! BP was normal.

2 weeks later(yesterday), I went in for another check up and the BP was still normal so she prescribed the Phen.

I'm excited, scared, nervous and hopeful all at the same time. I know this is just a tool and to really make a difference I have to stick with the lifestyle changes.

Today was day one on 1/2 of a 37.5 dosage. I felt shaky, sick to my stomach at times, sweaty just out of the blue and a thirst that just wouldn't quit... what I didn't feel was hungry!! Yippie!!

2 more days of a half dose before we go full strength!

And most importantly, I thank you all for the warm welcome!!

**kimberpc** · 09-01-2007, 02:49 AM

woo hoo it's so nice to get to know you a little better

It seems like alot of us have to deal with weight issues for years after pregnancy... I'm so happy you are doing so well. It's awesome that you've brought your BP down and everything...that's so good for your body!!! Congrats to you so far. Good luck on the rest of your journey!

**sweet4jay** · 09-01-2007, 02:51 AM

YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY for you! The appetite supression didn't kick in for me right at day 1, so you are very lucky my dearest! I sure hope you get these health problems kicked, & you feel better very very soon!
I wish you very well on the Phen. It is definitely just a tool, but a very helpful one!

**jessielynn0521** · 09-01-2007, 03:18 AM

Welcome to the forum its great to have you here.....congrats on the weight loss & getting the bp down that is awesome...I took phen for almost 3 mths it made me not feel hungry at all but please eat dont let yourself go all day without eating because you dont feel hungry on the pills. Eat 3 balanced meals and get your healthy snacks in between meals and you will see the lbs. shedding away in no time....again congrats on the weight you have already lost I am proud of you WTG