Did any of you lose weight before starting xenical?

[maggie]

I've been cutting back on fats and was thrilled to discover I'd lost three pounds! Is anyone else losing weight without taking xenical?

[airplane26]

I lose some weight without taking anything, but then I often gain it back. I can't keep it off, and I can't continue to lose weight.

[citygirl]

I have lost almost ten pounds from cutting back over the last month. Maybe the reason they tell you to lose slowly is because it is easier to do?

[airplane26]

Originally Posted by citygirl

I have lost almost ten pounds from cutting back over the last month. Maybe the reason they tell you to lose slowly is because it is easier to do?

I think that is true. When I try to make drastic changes and lose weight quickly, I end up giving up and gaining the weight back. Slow and steady wins the race!

[maggie]

Hopefully xenical will make slow and steady not quite as slow but equally steady.

[KforKitty]

I've lost 23lb in 3 months without taking anything, just following a low-fat diet. However I only lost 2lb last month so my Dr prescribed Xenical. Day 5 and seems to be going well - no side-effects at least.

Kitty