And so it begins

A bit about me:
I am a 50 year old woman, 5'9" weighing 280 lbs.
It seems like just yesterday I was 130 lbs complaining because the size 10's were loose.
Sigh, that was 20 years ago. Since then I had about 20 lbs I slowly gained, lost, gained, lost etc. When I got a little older it seems like that 20 lbs turned into 30 then 40 and so on.
A few years ago I had a personal tragedy and with that came a major clinical depression and severe anxiety attacks. In a little over a year I gained 100 lbs. I've tried 2 years to watch what I eat, exercise (very light walking, I am so heavy I can't walk much without getting out of breath.)  I have not lost (or gained) 1 single pound.
Went to my doctor's, he did a full blood panel. Surprisingly I have the blood glucose level of a "normal" sized person. There is not even a hint of diabetes. My thyroid is normal. My heart and cholesterol is fine. My blood pressure is a little high, but the doctor attributes that to me being in an anxious setting.
I considered getting gastric bypass, however with my anxiety issues I cannot see myself in a hospital for two days. After discussing options with my doctor he wants me to try Phentermine.
This is my journey, and hopefully my record of amazing weight loss. I will do my best entertain you, inspire you, and If you are going through a similar situation I hope to share it with you. Please leave me a comment, I promise to read them.

I will begin taking Phentermine on Jan 16.