Starting tomorrow!

[jane38]

Hi everyone

I have been battling with my weight for many years and have tried pretty much everything so far! The nurse at my doctors recommended Orlistat so here goes!!

I have heard about the horrible side effects so will be trying really hard to avoid fatty foods.

Jane x

[welshy]

i started about 2 weeks ago now, i have had no side effects but am fanatical about the amount of fat i eat, so far it is great have lost 8lbs and have even risked going out to eat with no bad effects!!!
so welcome and good luck!

[jane38]

8lbs is fantastic! Must admit I'm struggling to work out what to eat. The nurse told me low fat but I must have some fat or it won't work. How much is low fat? Is semi-skimmed milk ok?

[welshy]

i look at the fat content of what i buy and try to keep all meals to under 10 grams, if you eat too much you will suffer the side effects! which thanks god i have had none but you have to be very careful
i have 1 coffee when i get up, have to have that caffeine boost with semi skimmed milk, then i swap to green tea which is an acquired taste but i like it

when i started i was so down, what the hell can i eat etc but now 2 weeks on i think alli is the best ever cause it acts as a deterrent for me and makes sure now matter how much i am tempted i dont cheat cause i would be mortified at suffering some of the side effects lol

once you start losing weight that will give you the boost you need, i have been overweight for so long, tried every diet going and now i have the incentive to keep going cause i know it works

[babygirl192u@yahoo.com]

I have used xenical for 2 months and i have lost 22 pounds and I feel great!

[jane38]

Everyone seems to be doing really well. Hope I have the same success. Sounds a bit trial and error so I'll see how I go. It's a great deterrent though - as you say I would not want to suffer any side effects!!

Any tips and advice gratefully received.
Jane