Lipo/B12 injections HORROR!

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  • sofaking6
    sofaking6 Posts: 4,589 Member
    yopeeps025 wrote: »
    Dariasen wrote: »
    I take a (doctor recommened) suppliment. No shot needed and it has brought up my levels in my blood tests.

    Im not deficient in B12. I'm actually taking this combination to aid in weight loss.
    @Dariasen

    Your doctor is completely lost on how to lose weight.

    It's not "her" doctor. I'm guessing she found a Groupon and this is some "weight loss clinician" person. Oh dear sweet lord I hope that's the case. I have zero faith in actual doctors but this would be pretty low indeed.
  • pollypocket1021
    pollypocket1021 Posts: 533 Member
    edited July 2015
    1. Lipodissolve and B12 are two different things. Lipodissolve is the chemical alluded to up thread that causes uncontrolled lipoatrophy. It had been discontinued but was re-released this year under a different name.

    2. There is no evidence to support B12 injections in the absence of deficiency

    3. LipoB12 sounds like a branded (and therefore more expensive) injection with a confusing name. The reason these chemicals are branded like this is to allude to weight loss properties without making outright claims.

    OP: if you signed a consent form prior to getting the injections, get a copy so you can figure out what the injection is. If not, get a copy of your medical records. That way you can figure out if there is a risk of lipoatrophy or not.

    Eta: lipodissolve has been re-released under the name "kybella".

    LipoB is an injectable multivitamin with no chemicals that are known to break down fat at the injection site. IM is the recommended injection site for B12 injections.
  • TheVirgoddess
    TheVirgoddess Posts: 4,535 Member
    Uuuugggghh..... mentally, it just seems so hard to do without some medical help.
    I do see where I could drop the B12 Lipo injections but see where I need to keep the Adipex/Phentremine for now because without it, I feel I could eat a house.

    You're trying to blame genetics for your obesity, trying to figure out what sort of fat gets burned easier, getting butt injections and taking weight loss drugs.

    How about you just put some work into it, like almost everyone else on here.
  • yopeeps025
    yopeeps025 Posts: 8,680 Member
    Uuuugggghh..... mentally, it just seems so hard to do without some medical help.
    I do see where I could drop the B12 Lipo injections but see where I need to keep the Adipex/Phentremine for now because without it, I feel I could eat a house.

    You're trying to blame genetics for your obesity, trying to figure out what sort of fat gets burned easier, getting butt injections and taking weight loss drugs.

    How about you just put some work into it, like almost everyone else on here.

    Yup OP is just not ready yet like a lot of folks in the world.

  • Kalikel
    Kalikel Posts: 9,603 Member
    edited July 2015
    Kalikel wrote: »
    Who is giving you shots in the butt? Don't let them. You shouldn't get shots in the butt. The practice was discontinued eons ago because doctors and nurses occasionally hit the sciatic nerve and caused people a lifetime of pain.

    This would indicate (which is no surprise) that whoever is giving you these shots doesn't know what the heck they're doing.

    Would you snort any powder someone placed in front of you up your nose? No, of course not. So do not let people inject you with anything. It's likely that what they're injecting you with is just salt water, but they could be injecting anything. And there you are, saying, "Okay. Go on. Put whatever is in there into my blood." That's crazy dangerous.

    Do not take any pill, injection, powder or food substance unless you trust the source. That's your body. Your health. Maybe your life. And you are gambling with it.

    If you want to lose weight, suck it up and go on a diet.

    I even purchased some shots and have 1 left in my fridge which I'm suppose to inject myself with today. I won't! I promise I won't! I'll just take that $20 lost.
    Smh, I gotta change my thinking!
    Most of the people buying these shots - and a friend of mine did it, I'm not slamming people who do it - are buying a kind of salt water that is totally safe. Does nothing for weight loss! But it's safe. They tell you that something special is in there, but it's just salt water. Some people bought poison, though. You just don't know wth is in there.

    It sounds medical because B-12 shots are a real thing. But unless you have pernicious anemia or something, you don't need them...and they aren't for weight loss. The real thing doesn't have this "lipo" business attached to the name.

    There is no miracle fat cure. When there is, it will be broadcast on all the TV news, in the papers, on every magazine cover and everyone will talk about it. You won't have to guess or luck into hearing about it.

    Until that day comes (if it ever does), quit looking for the secret miracle fat cure.

    Suck it up. Go on a diet.
  • Sued0nim
    Sued0nim Posts: 17,456 Member
    Kalikel wrote: »
    Who is giving you shots in the butt? Don't let them. You shouldn't get shots in the butt. The practice was discontinued eons ago because doctors and nurses occasionally hit the sciatic nerve and caused people a lifetime of pain.

    This would indicate (which is no surprise) that whoever is giving you these shots doesn't know what the heck they're doing.

    Would you snort any powder someone placed in front of you up your nose? No, of course not. So do not let people inject you with anything. It's likely that what they're injecting you with is just salt water, but they could be injecting anything. And there you are, saying, "Okay. Go on. Put whatever is in there into my blood." That's crazy dangerous.

    Do not take any pill, injection, powder or food substance unless you trust the source. That's your body. Your health. Maybe your life. And you are gambling with it.

    If you want to lose weight, suck it up and go on a diet.

    I even purchased some shots and have 1 left in my fridge which I'm suppose to inject myself with today. I won't! I promise I won't! I'll just take that $20 lost.
    Smh, I gotta change my thinking!

    You will make it if you do this

  • tiffanyslimdown
    tiffanyslimdown Posts: 76 Member
    1. Lipodissolve and B12 are two different things. Lipodissolve is the chemical alluded to up thread that causes uncontrolled lipoatrophy. It had been discontinued but was re-released this year under a different name.

    2. There is no evidence to support B12 injections in the absence of deficiency

    3. LipoB12 sounds like a branded (and therefore more expensive) injection with a confusing name. The reason these chemicals are branded like this is to allude to weight loss properties without making outright claims.

    OP: if you signed a consent form prior to getting the injections, get a copy so you can figure out what the injection is. If not, get a copy of your medical records. That way you can figure out if there is a risk of lipoatrophy or not.

    Thanks & I sure will get that information when I go back. I was only told what it was, spoke with others in the waiting area who said it was helping them (along with taking Phen 37.5) and paid by expensive fee & got it.
    Here, it was $135 for the first time, its $45 monthly fee just because, and $20 per shot that they encourage you to get weekly. I never saw the doctor! Only nurses.
  • xcalygrl
    xcalygrl Posts: 1,897 Member
    edited July 2015
    B12 injections basically give you really expensive pee... Unless you're deficient in vitamin B.

    Vitamin B is one of the water soluble vitamins that your body will excrete (pee out) if you have too much of it. Your body will use what it needs, which is most likely obtained from your diet, then pee out the rest.

    Basically, you paying for these injections is literally flushing your money down the toilet (unless you're deficient in Vitamin B ).

    Also, ninerbuff is correct when he says: unless you learn to control your appetite, you'll need the pills forever. As soon as you stop them, your hunger will come back. You will have learned very little about eating in moderation in the face of "I could eat a house hunger" that you will rebound and gain weight back. Plus, they haven't been studied for long periods of use, so no one really knows what they're doing to your body.
  • spicy618
    spicy618 Posts: 2,114 Member
    Are you in Miami?...

    The plan you are on sounds like what I did years ago. It was a B12 shot with a Phen pill (37 mgs) and some vitamins. We would go to a "doctors" office every week, get weighed, get the shot in the butt. and out the door. Sometime, we would get a sort of a plasma(sp) that would "cleanse" you for more weight loss. He did take our blood pressure and told us not to exercise more than a 20 minute walk. A friend and I did it for about 5 months... I lost about 50 lbs. From 185 to 138 (lowest).

    In those months I had dry mouth, took my pill first thing in the morning or I couldn't sleep if I took it past 9 am. Also, got crazy dizzy spells when I stood up suddenly. My friend lost about 40 ( she needed less to lose). Felt her heart beat wasn't the same. Anyway, we got off it and very soon began to gain. When we gained about 15 lbs. we tried to do it again.... Didn't work. It was like we were immune to the appetite supressant.

    Fast forward... I gained about 35 of the almost 50. It didn't happen instantly, because I had developed a habit of exercising 7 - 8 hours a week and counting calories. As soon as i stopped exercising intensely, I gained most of it back. When I tried to doing it with only diet and exercise it was really hard... I think because my metabolisim had slowed with the 50 lbs loss without exercise (which was probably a lot of muscle).

    Now, after deciding on Sept 15, 2014, I've lost a total of 10 lbs. without stressing too much. Yes, It's taking a long time, but I believe it was because I lost those lbs in an unhealthy way.

    If your plan is helping you succeed, I'm happy for you. However, just know that those pills don't work forever, you should use this time to get some better habits for yourself. I got my habit of drinking water from that dry mouth time.

    Good luck to you!

  • sofaking6
    sofaking6 Posts: 4,589 Member
    1. Lipodissolve and B12 are two different things. Lipodissolve is the chemical alluded to up thread that causes uncontrolled lipoatrophy. It had been discontinued but was re-released this year under a different name.

    2. There is no evidence to support B12 injections in the absence of deficiency

    3. LipoB12 sounds like a branded (and therefore more expensive) injection with a confusing name. The reason these chemicals are branded like this is to allude to weight loss properties without making outright claims.

    OP: if you signed a consent form prior to getting the injections, get a copy so you can figure out what the injection is. If not, get a copy of your medical records. That way you can figure out if there is a risk of lipoatrophy or not.

    Eta: lipodissolve has been re-released under the name "kybella".

    LipoB is an injectable multivitamin with no chemicals that are known to break down fat at the injection site. IM is the recommended injection site for B12 injections.

    Thanks for (hopefully) the correction. I did assume because of the name.
  • yopeeps025
    yopeeps025 Posts: 8,680 Member
    spicy618 wrote: »
    Are you in Miami?...

    The plan you are on sounds like what I did years ago. It was a B12 shot with a Phen pill (37 mgs) and some vitamins. We would go to a "doctors" office every week, get weighed, get the shot in the butt. and out the door. Sometime, we would get a sort of a plasma(sp) that would "cleanse" you for more weight loss. He did take our blood pressure and told us not to exercise more than a 20 minute walk. A friend and I did it for about 5 months... I lost about 50 lbs. From 185 to 138 (lowest).

    I stopped reading after the bold. Not to sure what kind of weight loss plan says only walk for 20 minutes? Sounds like something for what type of person???
  • CSARdiver
    CSARdiver Posts: 6,252 Member
    Whenever you think you need any of the latest fads, just send the money to me and I'll smile, compliment you, and wave. It's win/win and will have a nearly identical effect to engaging in the fad, only minimizing your chance of an adverse experience.
  • yopeeps025
    yopeeps025 Posts: 8,680 Member
    CSARdiver wrote: »
    Whenever you think you need any of the latest fads, just send the money to me and I'll smile, compliment you, and wave. It's win/win and will have a nearly identical effect to engaging in the fad, only minimizing your chance of an adverse experience.

    I'm sure you would take five minutes to write up a cater plan to OP?
  • spicy618
    spicy618 Posts: 2,114 Member
    yopeeps025 wrote: »
    spicy618 wrote: »
    Are you in Miami?...

    The plan you are on sounds like what I did years ago. It was a B12 shot with a Phen pill (37 mgs) and some vitamins. We would go to a "doctors" office every week, get weighed, get the shot in the butt. and out the door. Sometime, we would get a sort of a plasma(sp) that would "cleanse" you for more weight loss. He did take our blood pressure and told us not to exercise more than a 20 minute walk. A friend and I did it for about 5 months... I lost about 50 lbs. From 185 to 138 (lowest).

    I stopped reading after the bold. Not to sure what kind of weight loss plan says only walk for 20 minutes? Sounds like something for what type of person???

    Yes, it was a crap vlcd. I regret it now. But felt it was a miracle back then. I now know better. ;)

    Oh one thing I forgot to mention.. It was all paid for my our PPO insurance. The people who didn't have a great insurance had to pay about $60 a week, back then. Hialeah Doctors.. lol!
  • shrinkingletters
    shrinkingletters Posts: 1,008 Member
    OP it looks like you're open to the idea of doing things the right way. I'm glad you're ready to ditch the snake oil. :)
  • yopeeps025
    yopeeps025 Posts: 8,680 Member
    spicy618 wrote: »
    yopeeps025 wrote: »
    spicy618 wrote: »
    Are you in Miami?...

    The plan you are on sounds like what I did years ago. It was a B12 shot with a Phen pill (37 mgs) and some vitamins. We would go to a "doctors" office every week, get weighed, get the shot in the butt. and out the door. Sometime, we would get a sort of a plasma(sp) that would "cleanse" you for more weight loss. He did take our blood pressure and told us not to exercise more than a 20 minute walk. A friend and I did it for about 5 months... I lost about 50 lbs. From 185 to 138 (lowest).

    I stopped reading after the bold. Not to sure what kind of weight loss plan says only walk for 20 minutes? Sounds like something for what type of person???

    Yes, it was a crap vlcd. I regret it now. But felt it was a miracle back then. I now know better. ;)

    Oh one thing I forgot to mention.. It was all paid for my our PPO insurance. The people who didn't have a great insurance had to pay about $60 a week, back then. Hialeah Doctors.. lol!

    We live and learn. I have done my share of unhealthy eating to lose weight or/and excessive exercising. I remember telling my friends 12 hours at the gym per week feels like a second job.
  • spicy618
    spicy618 Posts: 2,114 Member
    yopeeps025 wrote: »
    spicy618 wrote: »
    yopeeps025 wrote: »
    spicy618 wrote: »
    Are you in Miami?...

    The plan you are on sounds like what I did years ago. It was a B12 shot with a Phen pill (37 mgs) and some vitamins. We would go to a "doctors" office every week, get weighed, get the shot in the butt. and out the door. Sometime, we would get a sort of a plasma(sp) that would "cleanse" you for more weight loss. He did take our blood pressure and told us not to exercise more than a 20 minute walk. A friend and I did it for about 5 months... I lost about 50 lbs. From 185 to 138 (lowest).

    I stopped reading after the bold. Not to sure what kind of weight loss plan says only walk for 20 minutes? Sounds like something for what type of person???

    Yes, it was a crap vlcd. I regret it now. But felt it was a miracle back then. I now know better. ;)

    Oh one thing I forgot to mention.. It was all paid for my our PPO insurance. The people who didn't have a great insurance had to pay about $60 a week, back then. Hialeah Doctors.. lol!

    We live and learn. I have done my share of unhealthy eating to lose weight or/and excessive exercising. I remember telling my friends 12 hours at the gym per week feels like a second job.


    Yes sir,

    I've learned to ask myself, "Can i do this for the rest of my life"?

    But I'm a lot older now too. lol!
  • tiffanyslimdown
    tiffanyslimdown Posts: 76 Member
    spicy618 wrote: »
    Are you in Miami?...

    The plan you are on sounds like what I did years ago. It was a B12 shot with a Phen pill (37 mgs) and some vitamins. We would go to a "doctors" office every week, get weighed, get the shot in the butt. and out the door. Sometime, we would get a sort of a plasma(sp) that would "cleanse" you for more weight loss. He did take our blood pressure and told us not to exercise more than a 20 minute walk. A friend and I did it for about 5 months... I lost about 50 lbs. From 185 to 138 (lowest).

    In those months I had dry mouth, took my pill first thing in the morning or I couldn't sleep if I took it past 9 am. Also, got crazy dizzy spells when I stood up suddenly. My friend lost about 40 ( she needed less to lose). Felt her heart beat wasn't the same. Anyway, we got off it and very soon began to gain. When we gained about 15 lbs. we tried to do it again.... Didn't work. It was like we were immune to the appetite supressant.

    Fast forward... I gained about 35 of the almost 50. It didn't happen instantly, because I had developed a habit of exercising 7 - 8 hours a week and counting calories. As soon as i stopped exercising intensely, I gained most of it back. When I tried to doing it with only diet and exercise it was really hard... I think because my metabolisim had slowed with the 50 lbs loss without exercise (which was probably a lot of muscle).

    Now, after deciding on Sept 15, 2014, I've lost a total of 10 lbs. without stressing too much. Yes, It's taking a long time, but I believe it was because I lost those lbs in an unhealthy way.

    If your plan is helping you succeed, I'm happy for you. However, just know that those pills don't work forever, you should use this time to get some better habits for yourself. I got my habit of drinking water from that dry mouth time.

    Good luck to you!

    This is exactly the routine and I'm in Alabama.
    I don't want to keep getting these shots in my butt, so as of today, I'm so done with that.
    He didn't limit the amount of exercise so I exercise fairly heavy & walk long distances.
    I told the doc I wasn't lazy or didn't have the energy just had an ongoing appetite, he assured me that I needed both. No more shots. I eat totally different on Phen, I don't even think about fast foods, chips, fried foods, candy, sodas none of that! I haven't had any at all! And it hasn't hurt my feelings. My water intake has increased greatly! I'll use this to learn through MFP how to get it together and keep it together. I'm 27 and has got to start living.
    Thanks. @spicy618
  • yopeeps025
    yopeeps025 Posts: 8,680 Member
    spicy618 wrote: »
    yopeeps025 wrote: »
    spicy618 wrote: »
    yopeeps025 wrote: »
    spicy618 wrote: »
    Are you in Miami?...

    The plan you are on sounds like what I did years ago. It was a B12 shot with a Phen pill (37 mgs) and some vitamins. We would go to a "doctors" office every week, get weighed, get the shot in the butt. and out the door. Sometime, we would get a sort of a plasma(sp) that would "cleanse" you for more weight loss. He did take our blood pressure and told us not to exercise more than a 20 minute walk. A friend and I did it for about 5 months... I lost about 50 lbs. From 185 to 138 (lowest).

    I stopped reading after the bold. Not to sure what kind of weight loss plan says only walk for 20 minutes? Sounds like something for what type of person???

    Yes, it was a crap vlcd. I regret it now. But felt it was a miracle back then. I now know better. ;)

    Oh one thing I forgot to mention.. It was all paid for my our PPO insurance. The people who didn't have a great insurance had to pay about $60 a week, back then. Hialeah Doctors.. lol!

    We live and learn. I have done my share of unhealthy eating to lose weight or/and excessive exercising. I remember telling my friends 12 hours at the gym per week feels like a second job.


    Yes sir,

    I've learned to ask myself, "Can i do this for the rest of my life"?

    But I'm a lot older now too. lol!

    http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10203650/cant-force-myself-to-1000-calories#latest

    Sounds like you can copy and paste your response on side effects there.

    BTW a 20 minute walk and thats it is a really big side effect to what I am doing.
  • kshama2001
    kshama2001 Posts: 28,052 Member
    spicy618 wrote: »
    yopeeps025 wrote: »
    spicy618 wrote: »
    Are you in Miami?...

    The plan you are on sounds like what I did years ago. It was a B12 shot with a Phen pill (37 mgs) and some vitamins. We would go to a "doctors" office every week, get weighed, get the shot in the butt. and out the door. Sometime, we would get a sort of a plasma(sp) that would "cleanse" you for more weight loss. He did take our blood pressure and told us not to exercise more than a 20 minute walk. A friend and I did it for about 5 months... I lost about 50 lbs. From 185 to 138 (lowest).

    I stopped reading after the bold. Not to sure what kind of weight loss plan says only walk for 20 minutes? Sounds like something for what type of person???

    Yes, it was a crap vlcd. I regret it now. But felt it was a miracle back then. I now know better. ;)

    Oh one thing I forgot to mention.. It was all paid for my our PPO insurance. The people who didn't have a great insurance had to pay about $60 a week, back then. Hialeah Doctors.. lol!

    Oh, there's no shortage of unscrupulous doctors in the rest of Dade County, and Broward as well :D

  • sofaking6
    sofaking6 Posts: 4,589 Member
    yopeeps025 wrote: »
    spicy618 wrote: »
    Are you in Miami?...

    The plan you are on sounds like what I did years ago. It was a B12 shot with a Phen pill (37 mgs) and some vitamins. We would go to a "doctors" office every week, get weighed, get the shot in the butt. and out the door. Sometime, we would get a sort of a plasma(sp) that would "cleanse" you for more weight loss. He did take our blood pressure and told us not to exercise more than a 20 minute walk. A friend and I did it for about 5 months... I lost about 50 lbs. From 185 to 138 (lowest).

    I stopped reading after the bold. Not to sure what kind of weight loss plan says only walk for 20 minutes? Sounds like something for what type of person???

    That's an exercise plan for a person with a dangerously high heart rate from taking high doses of stimulants.
  • kshama2001
    kshama2001 Posts: 28,052 Member
    Does seems logical. I'm scheduled to get another injection today. I like the "instant" rush of energy I feel from the injections and I can work/exercise without getting tired as quick versus not getting it.

    After working in a building with toxic mold in the late 90s, I was very ill and received vitamins intravenously for a short time. I did feel better afterwards. However, I just did this for a short time to get me over the hump until the lifestyle modifications kicked in and I got better on my own. Also, worker's comp paid for it.

    As someone who has received a similar treatment as you, I recommend that if you don't already have a gym membership, I suggest your money would be better spent on that. Maybe a few sessions with a personal trainer as well.
  • spicy618
    spicy618 Posts: 2,114 Member
    spicy618 wrote: »
    Are you in Miami?...

    The plan you are on sounds like what I did years ago. It was a B12 shot with a Phen pill (37 mgs) and some vitamins. We would go to a "doctors" office every week, get weighed, get the shot in the butt. and out the door. Sometime, we would get a sort of a plasma(sp) that would "cleanse" you for more weight loss. He did take our blood pressure and told us not to exercise more than a 20 minute walk. A friend and I did it for about 5 months... I lost about 50 lbs. From 185 to 138 (lowest).

    In those months I had dry mouth, took my pill first thing in the morning or I couldn't sleep if I took it past 9 am. Also, got crazy dizzy spells when I stood up suddenly. My friend lost about 40 ( she needed less to lose). Felt her heart beat wasn't the same. Anyway, we got off it and very soon began to gain. When we gained about 15 lbs. we tried to do it again.... Didn't work. It was like we were immune to the appetite supressant.

    Fast forward... I gained about 35 of the almost 50. It didn't happen instantly, because I had developed a habit of exercising 7 - 8 hours a week and counting calories. As soon as i stopped exercising intensely, I gained most of it back. When I tried to doing it with only diet and exercise it was really hard... I think because my metabolisim had slowed with the 50 lbs loss without exercise (which was probably a lot of muscle).

    Now, after deciding on Sept 15, 2014, I've lost a total of 10 lbs. without stressing too much. Yes, It's taking a long time, but I believe it was because I lost those lbs in an unhealthy way.

    If your plan is helping you succeed, I'm happy for you. However, just know that those pills don't work forever, you should use this time to get some better habits for yourself. I got my habit of drinking water from that dry mouth time.

    Good luck to you!

    This is exactly the routine and I'm in Alabama.
    I don't want to keep getting these shots in my butt, so as of today, I'm so done with that.
    He didn't limit the amount of exercise so I exercise fairly heavy & walk long distances.
    I told the doc I wasn't lazy or didn't have the energy just had an ongoing appetite, he assured me that I needed both. No more shots. I eat totally different on Phen, I don't even think about fast foods, chips, fried foods, candy, sodas none of that! I haven't had any at all! And it hasn't hurt my feelings. My water intake has increased greatly! I'll use this to learn through MFP how to get it together and keep it together. I'm 27 and has got to start living.
    Thanks. @spicy618


    Good on you!

    Being here will expose you to so many people who are succeeding without pills or gimmicks. The best part of taking your time is that it CAN be for the rest of your life. Unlike living on diet pills.

    I can understand needing some help, especially when it's a lot to lose. Just don't let it be your only plan.

    btw, I'm doing IF. Maybe you can check out that group. ;)
  • yopeeps025
    yopeeps025 Posts: 8,680 Member
    sofaking6 wrote: »
    yopeeps025 wrote: »
    spicy618 wrote: »
    Are you in Miami?...

    The plan you are on sounds like what I did years ago. It was a B12 shot with a Phen pill (37 mgs) and some vitamins. We would go to a "doctors" office every week, get weighed, get the shot in the butt. and out the door. Sometime, we would get a sort of a plasma(sp) that would "cleanse" you for more weight loss. He did take our blood pressure and told us not to exercise more than a 20 minute walk. A friend and I did it for about 5 months... I lost about 50 lbs. From 185 to 138 (lowest).

    I stopped reading after the bold. Not to sure what kind of weight loss plan says only walk for 20 minutes? Sounds like something for what type of person???

    That's an exercise plan for a person with a dangerously high heart rate from taking high doses of stimulants.

    True but I was getting at another type of person?

  • spicy618
    spicy618 Posts: 2,114 Member
    sofaking6 wrote: »
    yopeeps025 wrote: »
    spicy618 wrote: »
    Are you in Miami?...

    The plan you are on sounds like what I did years ago. It was a B12 shot with a Phen pill (37 mgs) and some vitamins. We would go to a "doctors" office every week, get weighed, get the shot in the butt. and out the door. Sometime, we would get a sort of a plasma(sp) that would "cleanse" you for more weight loss. He did take our blood pressure and told us not to exercise more than a 20 minute walk. A friend and I did it for about 5 months... I lost about 50 lbs. From 185 to 138 (lowest).

    I stopped reading after the bold. Not to sure what kind of weight loss plan says only walk for 20 minutes? Sounds like something for what type of person???

    That's an exercise plan for a person with a dangerously high heart rate from taking high doses of stimulants.

    So right! I was ignorant then.
  • spicy618
    spicy618 Posts: 2,114 Member
    kshama2001 wrote: »
    spicy618 wrote: »
    yopeeps025 wrote: »
    spicy618 wrote: »
    Are you in Miami?...

    The plan you are on sounds like what I did years ago. It was a B12 shot with a Phen pill (37 mgs) and some vitamins. We would go to a "doctors" office every week, get weighed, get the shot in the butt. and out the door. Sometime, we would get a sort of a plasma(sp) that would "cleanse" you for more weight loss. He did take our blood pressure and told us not to exercise more than a 20 minute walk. A friend and I did it for about 5 months... I lost about 50 lbs. From 185 to 138 (lowest).

    I stopped reading after the bold. Not to sure what kind of weight loss plan says only walk for 20 minutes? Sounds like something for what type of person???

    Yes, it was a crap vlcd. I regret it now. But felt it was a miracle back then. I now know better. ;)

    Oh one thing I forgot to mention.. It was all paid for my our PPO insurance. The people who didn't have a great insurance had to pay about $60 a week, back then. Hialeah Doctors.. lol!

    Oh, there's no shortage of unscrupulous doctors in the rest of Dade County, and Broward as well :D

    lmao! True!
  • randomtai
    randomtai Posts: 9,003 Member
    In for butt shots.
  • 40andFindingFitness
    40andFindingFitness Posts: 497 Member
    Sounds like pretty scary stuff. I remember in the 90's a friend was getting fen-phen shots (the latest weight loss craze). She developed a heart issues and was sick for quite a while. It was pretty bad. Now I get that this is not the same product but jumping on the "latest weight loss craze" bandwagon can be risky. Eat real food. Exercise. Stay within your allotted calories and you'll do fine. Move more, eat less. Make it a mantra. Good luck!
  • crazyjerseygirl
    crazyjerseygirl Posts: 1,252 Member
    So, I'm dubious how B12 helps you lose weight.

    I'm confused as to why you can't just take B12 vitamin pills (I took them as a vegetarian)

    If you insist on taking it there's a nasal spray gel up for prescription. My father takes it (pathology involved) and it works well for him.

    http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/meds/a604029.html
  • brianpperkins
    brianpperkins Posts: 6,124 Member
    How many weight loss clinic shortcuts are you either taking or considering?
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