"i started taking phentermine march 3,2008 at 255.4 lbs. i weighed in today june 16,2008 and i now weigh 202 lbs.  i did have to stop taking elavil, which i took for ibs, but it has been fine because i have started eating healthy and have not had any stomach problems since. this medicine has given me my life back and i know it will only get better!!! 100&#039;s here i come!!!!!!!!"