Here I go! - ThinnerTimes

LisaC2006 · 01-23-2006, 12:47 PM

Hey everyone!

I stumbled across this forum a couple of weeks ago and it's great to see such a support group. I think I'm going to need it.

Tonight I go for the informational seminar from my surgeon. I'm excited, nervous, hopeful, nervous...desperate (did I mention nervous?).

I'm a phen-fen baby...lost 170 pounds about 6 years ago, lived at the gym 6days a week (wasn't working outside the home). Got my body together for the first time in my life--looked hot.....but didn't do so hot with the mind (and the marriage). Long story short..pulled the marriage together, went back to work, government pulled the phen-fen (I never had any medical troubles) and Igained all my weight back!

I feel like I finally have my head on straight, but no matter how many times I've tried...I just can't lose the weight again. I'm at the point where I'm fearful for my health...want to make sure I'm around for my kids and husband.

I'm disappointed in myself

in that I have to resort to surgery...but I don't feel like I have a choice. I will do this and I will be successful for my family and for myself.

The good news:

my insurance company says as along as my BMI is above 40 (currently 51), they'll approve. I just want to get the show on the road (so much for patience) !

Thanks for listening

330/160 (goal)

Gina · 01-23-2006, 12:54 PM

Welcome Lisa, it is an interesting ride. You will find a lot of love, nderstanding and advice here.

coptergirl · 01-23-2006, 12:59 PM

Welcome to the forum, Lisa!! There is a ton of information here for you if you ever have any questions. Best of luck to you on your journey!

AThinnerSandyFor2006 · 01-23-2006, 01:03 PM

Welcome Lisa.

Domus · 01-23-2006, 01:51 PM

Showing my ignorance here....what is phen-fen??

Good luck for tonight, hope all goes well.

coptergirl · 01-23-2006, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Domus

Showing my ignorance here....what is phen-fen??

Good luck for tonight, hope all goes well.

Phen-fen was a drug docs would provide to theor patients to aid in weight loss. It is phentermine-(not sure wat fen was), and is basically a form of speed. People began having problems with their hearts, blood pressure, and other things, to the FDA pulled it. I know this is a basic explaination - others may be able to provide more details for ya

brookscn · 01-23-2006, 02:01 PM

I was on the phen-fen years ago - because of that, my GBS doctor required an echocardiogram. It was kinda cool - an ultrasound of my heart. I never had kids, so it's the closest I've been to seeing something "beating" inside me!

LisaC2006 · 01-23-2006, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Domus

Showing my ignorance here....what is phen-fen??

Good luck for tonight, hope all goes well.

Phentermine and fenfluramine (sp?--close enough). Two prescription drugs that when used in combination produced amazing weight loss. Trouble was...if you had a pre-existing heart condition (thankfully I didn't), they could cause major heart problems. Government pulled fenfluramine off the market (around 1999 or 2000 I think)....lots of people sued, lots of people got rich...and yours truly gained all her weight back. Oh well...water under the bridge.

Thanks for the good wishes on tonight. I'm ready to move forward! Good thing I kept all my smaller clothes. I will wear them again!

Domus · 01-23-2006, 02:04 PM

Ahh...thanks Whitney. Thought it might be drug related - similar to Tenuate Dospan that they used to Rx this side of the Atlantic years ago - amphetamine based (lose weight and spring clean at the same time...hehe).

There are a few things that i see in posts here and have to translate - I guess it's true what they say - two countries divided by a common language.

Thanks again

p.s. pcp? would that be your doctor in the same way that we have g.p (general practitioner)? Another one i've frequently seen here.

coptergirl · 01-23-2006, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Domus

p.s. pcp? would that be your doctor in the same way that we have g.p (general practitioner)? Another one i've frequently seen here.

Oh my - I see why this one would throw you for a loop!! PCP is not indicating that we are all on drugs in the States (hehehe) - rather is stands for Primary Care Physician. For some insurance purposes we are required to see our pcp to be referred to specialists. So pcp and gp go hand in hand