"i have been obese my whole life. i have struggled with diets and exercise and eating and starving. i have gone as far as having weight loss surgery. everything has only been temporary. my new doctor has recommended topamax. i currently weigh 282.6. i have started out on 25 in the morning and 25 at night. in 1 month i will go in for my follow up. has anyone else tried everything else and completely fail? my doctor says it could be my genetic makeup. 
but anyway i plan on keeping a record on here of my journey for myself and others to follow. thank you for your support."