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Wednesday, March 27, 2013

Review: Duromine & Panbesy for weight loss

After almost 3 weeks on Duromine, I've lost  about slightly more than 6 kg!
 I've finally won the battle of the flab. I feel GREAT !!! I look even better!

 Don't know will it last? But I'm definitely going to be more careful with my meals from now onward.

 My problem is all the snacking that went on when I watch TV- & I watch TV a lot. I know  how the different chips taste like because I've tried them all- scary right? I know a girl who hated chips & never eats them- how I envy her, she's thin like a reed. I wanted to be like her....but..... I just wasn't born that way. I love sweet stuff & chips loaded with cheese or sour-cream !!!

Thinking of it makes my cravings surface again. Guess I need to stop thinking of them! My doctor taught me a trick, associate an awful image with my favorite food. So when ever I think of my cheese cake, I think of my arch enemy (at work) eating it....LOL...... it really works! It's so disgusting.... I literally don't feel like eating cheese cake anymore! All my friends thought it's brilliant...lol.. thanks DR Keith !

 Parsons Medical @Yishun, Yishun Ave 2, Blk 779, #01-1541. Singapore 760779
Tel; 64846010 , 8777-0736, 9746-7720
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51 comments:

  1. BernadetteOctober 20, 2013 at 11:14 AM

    I average about 3 cans of soft drinks, One pack of chips per day. I love pastries, bread stuff, pasta, chicken rice, laska, cakes , lucky I can do without chocolate. I don't exercise at all though I've a gym in the condo I stay.

    From your picture, I look like the second one from the left :( Do you think there's any help for me? So depress.....

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    1. SageOctober 21, 2013 at 11:09 AM

      Hi Bernadette thank you for giving us your profile here....lol.....
      Don't be so depress lah, anything that you can put on can come off too! Just takes a bit of discipline :) cab be done!

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  2. JuliaOctober 23, 2013 at 11:14 AM

    Hi Sage, chance upon your blog, your picture above is really cute.
    I'm 3rd from left too, can never handle any tight clothes (which I personally love) they are just so sexy! Anyway hope I can squeeze into one after I go see your doc :D

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    1. SageOctober 24, 2013 at 12:52 PM

      Hi Julia & everyone else, thanks for using the pic above as a gauge- very smart...lol...
      Yup the tight clothes is tough for people like us :(, no worries once you slim down you can squeeze into whatever you want !

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  3. TippieNovember 4, 2013 at 10:54 AM

    I look like the middle one ! Tummy, thighs & bum- all problematic -
    Hope it'll work, will be seeing doctor today ! Wish me luck :)

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  4. Tian LinNovember 6, 2013 at 10:35 AM

    Hi Sage how long will it take to go from left no. 1 to no. 4 or 5 ?

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    1. SageNovember 7, 2013 at 3:29 PM

      Wow... that's like a million dollar question ! Don't know leh.... I guess if you are super discipline maybe 2-3 months.

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    2. AnonymousNovember 8, 2013 at 11:11 AM

      Actually if you are so heavy it's better to do it gradually.

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    3. Tian LinNovember 9, 2013 at 11:26 AM

      Thnx Sage, if I can do it within 2-3 months , I'll be Soooo.... Happy !!!

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  5. AnitaNovember 11, 2013 at 9:24 PM

    My weight bounce from Left 3 to Left 4 & back all the time !!! How do I get to Right 1? Will these pills help me?

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    1. DollyNovember 12, 2013 at 10:17 AM

      I think this pill will get you to No2 from the right- easy. But to get to No.1 you probably have to starve yourself silly ....lol......

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    2. AnitaNovember 12, 2013 at 5:16 PM

      That's what I thought... Actually getting to Right No2 is already very good. I enjoy food too much , don't think will ever achieve the perfect No 1!!!!!

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  6. ohboyNovember 16, 2013 at 11:31 AM

    So how you ask doctor for it? Must make appointment? During appointment must tell them what I want? tia

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    1. HeidiNovember 17, 2013 at 9:51 AM

      Yes need to make appointment , just tell them on the phone you are seeing doctor for weight loss. That's all.

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  7. babybearNovember 17, 2013 at 12:36 PM

    My body is like the middle one. Wanted to try this panbesy but worry about the side effects.

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    1. SageNovember 18, 2013 at 10:52 AM

      Don't really have to worry. My doctor usually give 3 lower dosage pill to ease us into the process. That helps for people who are sensitive.

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    2. AnonymousNovember 21, 2013 at 12:20 PM

      I heard Some people have very mild side effects. Others stronger.

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  8. BetsyNovember 25, 2013 at 10:23 AM

    Hi all I'm taking medicine for my hair loss problem, do you think I can take this meds too?

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    1. SageNovember 26, 2013 at 11:46 AM

      Not sure, better check with Dr first.

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    2. BetsyNovember 27, 2013 at 11:33 AM

      thanks ... so damn sad, I'm fat & getting bald.... sob !

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  9. fatbutcuteNovember 29, 2013 at 11:10 AM

    My body shape is like the middle one from the picture above & I'm only 19 !!!! I'm the fattest amongst my friends! And one of the shortest! I'm dying to get rid of this body fats. 19 can take this meds right? I see so many slimming products from the stores, but friends say those from doctors should be stronger thus more effective. True right?

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    1. AnonymousNovember 29, 2013 at 9:32 PM

      Obviously the ones from doctors are medical grade, so naturally stronger & effective. Only 19, get out more & exercise lah ...

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    2. AnonymousDecember 3, 2013 at 11:19 AM

      Yes 19 can take.

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    3. fatbutcuteDecember 6, 2013 at 12:50 PM

      I hate those people who kept asking others to exercise! I did & still fat ok!!!!

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    4. AnonymousDecember 10, 2013 at 11:16 AM

      maybe you didn't exercise enough, or your exercise < than the food intake ! Control of food is most impt! You exercise like hell but still take lots of food = no use!

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  10. sobDecember 11, 2013 at 9:54 AM

    Three years ago I was like -Right 1, now I'm like the girl in the middle, going on to Left 2 .......sob sob..... I need the pills badly !!!

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    1. fatbutcuteDecember 23, 2013 at 11:30 AM

      Hey, I'm same as you, have been on panbesy for almost 2 weeks now ! lost 4 kg already!!!! We can do it!!!! Thanks Sage for this blog !

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  11. ArielDecember 28, 2013 at 11:11 AM

    Hi all, I was only on the pills for 1 week & I've lost 3kg ! That's amazing, now I'm afraid, will I gain it all back after I stop? I plan to stop in 2 weeks time.

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    1. AnonymousDecember 29, 2013 at 2:56 PM

      You wont gain back all the weight if you can continue to control your diet. Basically what u consume is what you get!

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    2. FabulousJanuary 18, 2014 at 11:56 AM

      But usually you will get back to all the old habits of indulgence ....sigh.... like ME ! Guess it's time to see dr keith again...lol...

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    3. Lin ChiFebruary 11, 2014 at 11:28 AM

      I see it as -when you are on this meds, it's like it's "training" your body to eat less. So after you stop, all you need is a bit of "self control"- you'll be fine.

      I went to Dr Ong early Dec13, took panbesy for 1 month, lost 3.5 kg. Now I just continue eating lesser- even through the whole CNY festive season. I step up my exercise & continue to lose weight even though I've stopped the meds:)

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    4. AnonymousFebruary 17, 2014 at 10:28 AM

      Lin Chi That's very encouraging thanks !!!!

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    5. MMarch 17, 2014 at 11:13 AM

      I really admire those people who have the mental strength to stay off the junk food and control their diet even after being off the meds. Personally, I've been on one month's worth of duromine and panbesy each in the past 4 months since I've first seen Dr Ong. I've tried many ways of forcing myself to stay away from too much carbs and fatty foods, but most of the time my resolve just crumbles whenever I see my favourite carbonara and pastries. Can you guys give me some tips on how you stay away from all these temptations? I'm going to try Sage's method of associating awful images with those sinful foods, but anyone has other suggestions I can try out as well? Really appreciate it! I really don't want to continue relying on meds to sustain my ideal figure :(

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    6. RachelMarch 18, 2014 at 10:47 AM

      It's not easy. I lost about 4 kg after seeing Dr , also finding it really difficult to maintain, as I'm like you M. But what I did was, I increase my activities. As in, I walk more, I usually drive everywhere. Now if the distance is not so far, I'll walk. I even go to the gym, twice a week (hated the gym b4, so lazy) Now I just push myself to do it, because I wanted to eat my favourite foods...lol... In short work it off ! Hope that helps

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  12. LeonaMarch 18, 2014 at 1:25 PM

    Hi M, no pain - no gain, that's the truth. The pills help you get to your ideal weight, the rest is really hard work. Do yoga regularly. I do it helps:)
    I'm a freak for soft drinks, then I stumble on a famous blog with a image of coke & it's equivalent sugar content- somehow that image really stays with me. I've not been drinking coke for the past 2 days- & that's a great achievement for me.
    http://duromineworks.blogspot.sg/2014/03/imagine-anything-sweet-sugary-being-tax.html

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  13. PriscillaMarch 23, 2014 at 8:10 PM

    Hi M, I don't think it can be done over night. Maybe can get a few buddies to join you in dieting- can remind each other to stop snacking!
    Besides if you have a few people doing the same thing it's more fun:0
    Hope that helps!

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    1. HoonApril 1, 2014 at 4:19 PM

      I think this is a good idea. I'm getting my boy friend to diet with me, as in cut down on oily & sweet stuff. He's very reluctant ...lol.....

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    2. TessApril 11, 2014 at 10:33 AM

      Getting people around you to be involved is a very good idea! Especially colleagues coz we usually makan with them.

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  14. Fong EeApril 22, 2014 at 9:52 AM

    Do you ladies increase your workout while on this pills? Need to ?

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    1. ConnieApril 22, 2014 at 1:23 PM

      You don't need to. I didn't haha.... still lost quite a bit of weight :)

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    2. DorisApril 24, 2014 at 10:15 AM

      For me, I never exercise.... but while on the pill I do light exercises. After I finish my 1 month of pills & drop 4kg total- got really inspired & join a gym....haha....

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  15. IdaApril 25, 2014 at 9:16 PM

    Still can sleep like a log last night after taking my first pill. No time for exercise, does walking to the mrt & back count? ...lol... Super thirsty, not hungry. These are my symptoms so far :))

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    1. AnonymousJune 16, 2014 at 10:24 AM

      I think if the mrt is at your door step, then it dosent count kekeke....

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  16. IdaSeptember 17, 2014 at 12:54 PM

    Just to update my progress. I went on it for 10 days, lost 3.5kg.
    Stop- try to regulate diet on my own. I could as I'm super inspired .
    Step up on my exercise.
    1 month later I took the pills for another week, lost 2 kg.
    Now I'm maintaining with a changed diet. Stop my snacks & soft drinks.
    Started cycling as I don't like to jog. Cycling is more fun especially my bf likes it too.
    Ladies jia you :)) & Sage thks for the blog & sharing :))

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  17. AnonymousOctober 6, 2014 at 10:49 PM

    Just to share my experience. I'm a male by the way, haha.

    Today marks my 7th day on Panbesy 30mg. Since Day 1, I've been eating a slice of wholemeal bread for breakfast, all greens for lunch, and small amount of carbs with greens for dinner. Strictly plain water, no soda no nonsense drinks. 30mins jog every night. I've lost a total of 6kg, yes in 1 week. The jogging really sped up the process. Thankfully, I've no side effects other than lots of water intake. I had supplements too like Vit C and Zinc. Now, my tummy is flatter, jawline more defined and most importantly, I wake up with ease every morning and never felt tired as before.

    I'm fighting hard and determined to shed off a total of 30kg. If I can do it.. Anyone else can. It's all about self discipline, and perseverance.

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    1. EricaOctober 7, 2014 at 11:08 AM

      Inspiring !!! I am very motivated now .

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    2. AndieOctober 7, 2014 at 11:32 AM

      Hi Erica! Glad my experience inspired you, go for it!

      In my opinion, Panbesy/Duromine is just a kickstarter to a healthy lifestyle. What really pushed me to shed off those 6kg within a week was my sheer determination and self-discipline. To top that, i have a wonderful wife who completely changed our daily meals and shop for organic products. It's her way of showing her support.

      My family/relatives are on the heavy side, so I saw how lives are lost, diseases troubled their daily routine due to obesity. I have 2 kids myself, and I thought to myself I can never let anything happen to myself eg. heart attack, diabetes etc. Thus start of a new journey for me... and i'm loving it!

      Good luck!

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    3. EricaOctober 8, 2014 at 9:36 AM

      Thanks!! It really helps if the people closest to you, supports U :-))
      Going to see doc tm !

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  18. AriaMarch 16, 2016 at 11:16 AM

    Glad I found this community. After reading through the comments, I finally went to visit Dr Ong. You are right he's nice. I was given 3 lower dosage panbesy, 1 month of higher dosage Duromine & a fat burner GarbaSlim.

    Was very excited to start. I jump straight to taking the 30mg duromine & Garbaslim. I've never felt so thirsty in my life! Drink water like crazy, then remember dr said to sip. Day 2 I started sipping water ...lol... My appetite is like gone! Crazy right? So I eat just a little. Had a bit of headache (probably from lack of food) So I ate half bowl of porridge- that's all & headache gone. Funny thing I still have lots of energy. Three days later I lost more than 1kg already! Loving it ! Thanks Sage for the blog:))

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