weight loss
"In 2007, I had bariatric surgery and had the lap band installed. It was very successful. I lost about 100 pounds kept it off over more than 5 years but because my surgeon no longer practiced lap band surgery I had to find a new surgeon to adjust my band so I gained some weight. I did finally find a practicing doctor in my town to take me in but later developed a dilated esophagus which would only allow slight adjustments and began to slowly gain more weight. I had become dependent on the restriction of the band. My doctor suggested Qsymia. At first I was resistant. I didn't want to start taking more medication because unless I could take it permanently I knew it would not work permanently. He stated that this is long term. I have lost nearly 40 lbs."