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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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  • Yummymummy2007
    Yummymummy2007

    Posted

    Hi everyone I have just started Orlistat, I have been taking it for 3 days now and so far no side effects apart from a bit more wind! But im scared to pass gas anywhere other than the loo!! I am sticking to a low fat diet (my general rule of thumb is less that 5g of fat per 100g) and sticking to 1200-1400kcal per day, my BMI started at 45. Cant wait to see how I do. How has everyone else got on?
  • Lovebforb
    Lovebforb

    Posted

    Hi

    I'm doing well and had no accidents and the only side effect was a headache the first day x

  • Yummymummy2007
    Yummymummy2007

    Posted

    Thats good, I havent had any headaches, I am really commited to losing the weight this time
  • jo_5
    jo_5

    Posted

    Make sure you varie your meals, don't stick to just 2-3 different breakfasts, lunches or dinners as as well as getting bored, the body dosent seem to loose as well. I've been taking 1-2 tablets a day since November and list 65 lbs., I was losing 3-6 lbs a week to start with but this now varies from staying the same to up to 4 lbs. the weight is still coming off so it does work.
  • Yummymummy2007
    Yummymummy2007

    Posted

    I find it hard to vary my breakfasts but lunch and dinner are ok, i am on 3 tablets a day
  • Lovebforb
    Lovebforb

    Posted

    I'm on 3 tablets a day as well I also take multi vitamins every day xx
  • jo_5
    jo_5

    Posted

    Keep it up and you will be a different person by Christmas. I try and make sure my snacks are fruit or veg and always have something when hungry, but remember fruit like banana s r high in calories so I only have one a day. It's amazing how you can fall in love with fruit and veg when u kick the rubbish out of your life. I had nothing with more than the recommended fat comment for the first 6 months
  • Yummymummy2007
    Yummymummy2007

    Posted

    Im sticking to 1200-1400 kcal per day and no more than 5g of fat per 100g. so pretty sure my fat intake is low. just cant wait to start seeing the changes!
  • Lovebforb
    Lovebforb

    Posted

    I've lost a 21 in 6 weeks so far xxxx. I've had one snack which was a packet of sainsburys sugar free marshmallows nd they were 0.6g fat for 100g !!! So not bad at all xxx
  • Yummymummy2007
    Yummymummy2007

    Posted

    one snack ever?! I need snacks or I get a bit light headed lol, can I ask what weight you started at?
  • Lovebforb
    Lovebforb

    Posted

    My starting weight was 14st 4lb xxxx not ever just a sweet snack xx I have the odd snack on fruit xx
  • jackie_7
    jackie_7

    Posted

    Hi all,well the headache has gone and coping ok with tablets,no other side effects at present !! Im really encouraged by all your fab weight losses,im not finding it too bad at the moment,drinking lots of water
  • Lovebforb
    Lovebforb

    Posted

    I'm still really enjoying it x I'm enjoying finding new recipes and different stuff to eat x
  • fatfairy
    fatfairy

    Posted

    Morning all, well it's just over a wk for me on the pills, weigh tonight!!! So hope I've lost.

    You have done amazing becca, I hope mine drops off just as quick!

  • Rockey
    Rockey

    Posted

    I had my first weigh in yesterday and lost 3kg, not as much as some of you have lost but I'm happy. Sounds better when the doctor said its the same as 3 bags of sugar x

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