First day of orlistat

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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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    Oh wow ! I hope I have a good first week x
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    Oh wow ! I hope I have a good first week x
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    Oh wow ! I hope I have a good first week x
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    Oh wow ! I hope I have a good first week x
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    Oh wow ! I hope I have a good first week x
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    I also suffer with IBS so was worried that it would make it worse but at the end of day 1 so far so good!! Lets hope it continues xx
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    Hi Donna I also have ibs and I have been totally fine smile Vicki I have been on my tablets about 7 weeks now so 25lb in that time isn't all that bad x
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    Hi

    Can I join you guys? I have just taken my first over the counter alternative and I am patiently waiting for any side effects! I have a very sensitive tum anyway.

    My first goal is to loose 12 lbs as I have promised my husband to be that I will be back to 11st 4lbs by the time we get married on 7th December this year! (I should add for him he wants me fitter and does not care about my weight/size!)

    I have ordered a dress and its about half an inch of zipping up to the top! It may be going back if I am no nearer zipping it up before the 28 day returns runs out!

    I am using My fitness pal again. I managed to loose over a stone but have been stuck at my current weight for over a year and no matter what I try I cant get any lighter.

    The pharamasit described it as a big stick to beat you with to make sure you are eating the right stuff.

    Wish me luck xx

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    Hey Hun ,

    Firstly congrats on the forthcoming wedding day. How exciting x

    If you eat ok even with a sensitive tum you shouldn't have too many probs. I was abit windy the first day and had a little headache but havnt had any of the dreaded stories you see on some sites.

    Fitness pal is helping me in tracking my eating .

    Keep us updates on how you are going and good luck xx

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    Thanks

    I need to do a shop as it was so hard to find some food in the house that contained fat for breakfast!

    Just what I need more wind, the whole house will be very pleased!

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    Lol , yes my husband wasn't impressed .

    I was struggling the first day as with past diets I was so conscious on looking at calories and not really the fat, now I'm limiting the calories but looking at the fat first but I'm finding it ok although surprising .

    Using slimming world to keep my weight checked on but where's the diet you can have eggs , eggs are lots of fat so you need to be careful. Just hoping my first weigh in Wednesday shows a loss

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    Good morning to you All

    Well today is the first day to a new me........I hope it works. I am a tad nervous but very determined to make this work. Any tips would be GRATEFULLY received. x

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    Hi Mandy, it was my first day yesterday! Good Luck.

    Since taking the tablets i havent felt any different and havent been to the loo. Do they take a few days to get into your system?

    Since taking them, my meals have been:

    Veg Soup

    chicken fillett with Slimming world chips (cooked in actifry with a little oil)

    Lean bacon, Light cheese slices on bread

    Home made scotch eggs using low fat sausages

    thanks.x

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    Hi Debbie, yes takes a week to get into your system and you carry on eating some of those things and you will have side effects sooner than you think!!!!

    Only aloud 5g of fat per 100g bacon with fat removed is about 10-12 cheese is defo over 5g and eggs are around 7g !!

    You are not meant to have over 15g per meal and nothing over 5g

    You will be fartin oil if you carry on lol. .

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    Oh yes if your doing it right you should have normal bowle movements, nothing should be any diff to before taking them! If you go over your fat that's when you're on the loo!

    I think when everyone starts you expect to be running to the loo and have oil leaking! That's only if you go over your fat allowance.

    JO WHERE ARE YOU???? Hope your ok chic? Not heard from you in days hope everything is ok?

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