"i had an ankle injury beginning in dec 2011, i have had 2 surgeries since.  i used a scooter or a wheelchair to go anywhere.  i had all these excuses why i couldn&#039;t lose the weight. i went to the dr in dec 2015 &amp; found out my little 5&#039;3&quot; was 289lbs?  my reaction was &quot;when the &quot;f&quot; did that happen &amp; how is that even possible?&quot;  i talked with the dr about surgery &amp; she said, let&#039;s try this medication 1st?  i was reluctant &amp; extremely skeptical but i said ok.  i began taking the contrave the 1st week of jan 2016 &amp; this morning (07/01/16), i weighed in at 214. my life is changed forever thanks to this medication. i enjoy my life again &amp; i am always smiling. best of luck &amp; remember, every journey starts with 1 step! :)"