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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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  • fatfairy
    fatfairy

    Posted

    Are you guys counting calories ?
  • clair17
    clair17

    Posted

    Yep 1200 a day x using fitness pal to track both calories and fat x
  • Yummymummy2007
    Yummymummy2007

    Posted

    Yep. Well weight watchers points now lol but I was on 1200-1400 kcal a day for 2 weeks to kick start me. Xx
  • fatfairy
    fatfairy

    Posted

    Yeah I use fitness app too, I don't seem to have many left for treats! sad
  • clair17
    clair17

    Posted

    Today I've had the smoothie but I havnt had any treats since Tuesday and starting in orlistat . X
  • Lovebforb
    Lovebforb

    Posted

    I don't count calories or anything I just make sure what I eat is low fat or no fat x. And it's going well 25lb lost so far smile x
  • Yummymummy2007
    Yummymummy2007

    Posted

    I think I used to eat very low calorie meals. I dont drink tea or coffee or have dairy very much so quite alot of space for treats I found. If you don't need them then great but I used to save 200kcal a day for treats. Xx
  • donna178
    donna178

    Posted

    Yes I tend to just look at fat content, I only started on orlistat today, feel a bit nervous about eating any thing with fat in
  • fatfairy
    fatfairy

    Posted

    I've been trying to stick to 1200 calories or less.

    I have poached egg on toast or porridge and a banana for breakfast and both are about 300 calories each!!!

    Wow they add up lol.

    You have done amazing becca, how long has that taken you? Xx

  • fatfairy
    fatfairy

    Posted

    I make sure everything is lower than 5g of fat and no more than 15g per meal and I've been totally fine Donna. I was like that to start but unless you really eat something you shouldn't you won't have any side effects. Xx
  • donna178
    donna178

    Posted

    Thank you that is so reassuring as, as I said have felt quite nervous today, although I have been eating a low fat diet for the last 3 months!! Lol

    I have heard and read so many bad things about these pills.

    Thanks again

  • fatfairy
    fatfairy

    Posted

    I started them whilst off work thinking I'd be leaking oil and pooing myself lol.

    My friend had also been on them and said omg I was always on the loo!! Since talking to her since she admitted she had takeaways cakes cheese 💩💩💩💩no wonder lol.

    I have eaten all sorts but just watched the fat and nothing besides a headache the 1st two days.

    You will be fine as long as stick to the rules. Good luck xx

  • clair17
    clair17

    Posted

    I have read so many pieces saying that if your not going loo all the time there not working and was abit worried as feel fine with a slight headache first day and that's it .

    Guess first weigh in will show whether they are or not

    X

  • clair17
    clair17

    Posted

    I have read so many pieces saying that if your not going loo all the time there not working and was abit worried as feel fine with a slight headache first day and that's it .

    Guess first weigh in will show whether they are or not

    X

  • fatfairy
    fatfairy

    Posted

    I lost 5lb my 1st week and never had anything but normal bowle movements!!
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