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First day of orlistat

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Lovebforb
Lovebforb

Hi it's my first day of orlistat and I am suffering a terrible headache, is this a possible side effect?

I am really looking forward to seeing how I get on with my weight loss

If anyone one has any snack or meal ideas I would really appreciate it and I would love to hear everyone's stories xxxxxx

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  • Lovebforb
    Lovebforb

    Posted

    Yeah keep me updated of how your getting on I love to hear how people are doing and any meal ideas x
  • vickie8
    vickie8

    Posted

    How are you both getting on? I couldn't help myself and went on the scales this morning. .. 3lb off! Im really pleased as tits been 3 days and normally I wouldn't lose that in 3 weeks! Still not had any side effects so feeling really good smile
  • vickie8
    vickie8

    Posted

    Also I ordered the Alli plan book from Amazon as thought it might be useful. It turned up today and is full of recipies, and such a bargain at £1.84!!
  • nonielouleslie
    nonielouleslie

    Posted

    Hi guys, sorry to intrude on your conversation, just a quick question.. i started on orlistat yesterday (24.05.13) my general day to day eating plan is :-

    morning - piece of fruit & maybe a natural yogurt

    dinner - tin on spaghetti or ravioli , is this bad or is it ok & should i take a pill for it? i also have some fruit again afterwards or a yogurt

    & for tea i have a main tea with the family & obviously take a tablet.

    if i'm going wrong, where am i going wrong? advice please.

    & good luck to all you guys :D

    xxx

  • vickie8
    vickie8

    Posted

    As long as each meal has less than 15g of fat you should be ok. I do recommend getting that book from Amazon as it gives good advice and recipes. Let us know how you get on x
  • Lovebforb
    Lovebforb

    Posted

    Hi vickie that's fab! Feels great doesn't it ! I'm gonna get that book from amazon thanx for telling me smile xxx

  • shelagh6
    shelagh6

    Posted

    Hi, a quick question - did you all get orlistat from your go or did you buy it? I've been trying to lose weight for a couple of years without success, due to a health condition I can't exercise as much as I would like so this is a last resort.
  • vickie8
    vickie8

    Posted

    I got mine on prescription from GP. It is a higher strength than what you get from boots.
  • Lovebforb
    Lovebforb

    Posted

    I've just been weighed on my scales at home and I've lost a stone !!!!!

    How is everyone doing ? X

  • shelagh6
    shelagh6

    Posted

    Thanks vickie, I'm going to gp this week so will ask, also seeing rheumatologist I'll see what she says too. Any side effects other than headache anyone?

    S x

  • vickie8
    vickie8

    Posted

    A stone! Thats fantastic, whats it been, 10 days?!

    I am 1 week in and have lost 4lb, and still no side effects smile

  • Lovebforb
    Lovebforb

    Posted

    Hi shelagh the headache is the only side effect I've had smile

    Hi vickie well done !! Yeah it's been 10 days xx. I'm actually really enjoying healthy eating ! X

  • shelagh6
    shelagh6

    Posted

    I've ordered 3 months supply online, forgot to ask the doc about it so hope these are ok. They come from a reputable source so should be. Excited and nervous at the same time.
  • Lovebforb
    Lovebforb

    Posted

    I was excited and nervous as well when I started ! But since starting using them I have became more conscious of what I eat as I would hate to have some f the Side effects caused through not healthy eating x
  • shelagh6
    shelagh6

    Posted

    I'm married to a chef so we do eat healthily,we eat a lot of chicken, salads etc, any red meat is lean. Will these still work?
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