"my highest weight has been 339lbs and i am a 5&#039;7. i have always been overweight since 1st grade. i have degenerative joint disease and have had 6 knee surgeries. i decided to get weight loss surgery after i found out the discs in my spine were degenerating. i started my 3 month physician weight loss requirement per my insurance. my doctor gave me adipex and put me on weight watchers. i lost 17lbs in 1 month. i do not exercise because it is painful. i have done weight watchers in the past, but this time it has been easy because i am &quot;hungry&quot; is gone. my craving for sweets all the time is gone also. it truly works!! the only negative is dry mouth."