My follow-up doctor prescribes Phentermine as a part of the entire Lap-Band® process. I've been on it for 6 months and it does help with appetite suppression. It helps with appetite suppression but it doesn't last forever as our body adjusts and builds up a tolerance.
Hope this helps.

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Michele

Banded: 8.18.05
Dr. Rumbaut, Monterrey Mexico