"i began taking contrave almost 9 months ago.  i am 5&#039; 4&quot; and started at 175 lbs.  i got on the scale this morning (i rarely do now to avoid obsessing) and now weigh 144 lbs.  this is a big deal for me, i have tried everything and nothing worked.  the first month was absolute hell but if you push through it will work.  my appetite is less and i feel full much faster.  the contrave controls my eating as i clearly cannot.  i go from hungry to beyond full very quickly and it lasts!  crucial.  good luck all."