Diets, pills and fads

Hey guys, I had my baby in July, and gained 70 lbs I had lost all but 10-15 lbs post baby.  I am now 20lbs over my prebaby weight and I am really bloted all the time.  I was given the mirena iud in Nov. and am just totally blown with myself right now.  

Has anyone went to a diet doctor and took pills for a minute to at least jump back on track.  I have a lot of hanging stomach ick but have switched insurances so I can't see my surgeon anymore except as a self pay. 

Any ideas or help PLEASEEEEE!   thanks ladies

I've taken Bontril and Adipex, and they've both been great jump starters for me.  Unfortunately, they start to lose their effectiveness after two or three weeks and the weight comes back as quickly as it went away.  But then, I haven't even made it to my goal weight yet...been stuck in the first quarter of the 200s since 2005.  Both drugs aren't very expensive, but Bontril (the generic) is cheaper.  My insurance covers both, but that's the exception, not the rule.  If you haven't already tried an anti-depressant (they're not just for depression), Wellbutrin is also known for being beneficial to weight loss.

Good luck!

I can only tell you what is working for me. I eat under 1400 calories a day and I walk 2 miles almost every day and I do the Wii fit. Since February 9th I have lost 38.5 pounds. I eat whatever I want but if it is high calorie then I know I can't eat as much. If you look at my history you can see what my daily menu is like, I posted it every day.

Good luck. There is no quick fix or permanent solution. It is a matter of burning more then you take in and exercising for 30 minutes a day really takes the weight off.

I had my daughter in April 07 and gained 70 pounds as well. I lost it all but not a healthy way pretty much starved and I took Adderall XR for ADHD (which I don't think I have) but it is truly the best appetite suppressant (well duh its stimulant amphetamine) but stopped taking it when I got pregnant again in November and now have gained 40 pounds and am almost 30 weeks.

Oh my gosh you sound almost exactly like me...except I'm about 27 over my prebaby weight, not 20.  I almost got a mirena but then I didn't... anyway, no i haven't gone to a diet doctor, but I gotta do something.  I have the same hanging stomach ick and I HATE IT with a passion.  I want to eat a bunch of chocolate right now but I'm sick of being so uncomfortable in my own skin.....  sorry I have no help other than the old "diet and exercise" routine to offer.  but just wanted to say I'm right there with you.  I want to lose 50 before I get pregnant again.  The 27 leftover plus another 20 or so.... But hey, I was 30 over my prebaby weight, so I've lost about 3 so far.  Little by little I'll get there.....and so will you.

Hi!
I am in th same boat! I didnt gain 70 lbs, probably 30 or so but I had gained 10 before. I have 5 more of baby and the pre prego 10 to get rid of. I followed Jens guid and did under 1400 cal a day for about 8 weeks and it was VERY effective. Then I caved and have been eating normally for a while.
I am getting ready to have my boobies done and told myself I have to get at least 10 of the lbs off before doing it. Starting Monday I am going back on 12-1400 cals a day and walking 45 minutes at least 3-4 times a week.  I know that this will work for me, it did before. Ther is no easy way out of this stupid baby fat :) we gotta work it!
If you want to join me I can totally use an accountability partner.
I also had Mirena put in but in Dec. Are you still having periods? I am and they suck, at least a week of spotting after a regular period, sucks!

THANK YOU ALL , I recently lost my daughter in an car accident so I may be able to request the wellbutrin and yes with the mirena I am not heavy like before but its sickening because it seems like I am ALWAYSSSSSS spoting.  This has been a pain.