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Just about to start Orlistat, and worried!!!

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claire42457
claire42457

Any advice welcome, I have just been prescribed Orlistat and am looking into low fat foods, it's harder than I thought.  What are the foods I should avoid as I really don't want side effects!  Please help.. Many Thanks biggrin

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  • suzanne03764
    suzanne03764 claire42457

    Posted

    I started 2 days ago and have had no side affects yet I eat chicken baked potatos , salad, Warburton pitta halves, Philadelphia,  veg, fruit do limo also have a blog see mix which is under the 5g per 100 and also supermodels but the on the go ones under the 5g of fat also I just avoid everythin 5g+ 
    • claire42457
      claire42457 suzanne03764

      Posted

      Thank you Suzanne, I've noted down those things to eat, great help, gives me a starting point, good luck with starting the tablets. 
  • MelissaParryx
    MelissaParryx claire42457

    Posted

    Hey Hun I've been on them a week now, sticking to it and I've had no side effects(touch wood) stay away from fried food, cheese etc. I've been eating lots of chicken, veg, fruit, low fat yogurt, pasta, rice and if I have a major sweet craving I have an ice lolly...it's pretty much water and juice (check the labels though) good luck xx
    • claire42457
      claire42457 MelissaParryx

      Posted

      Hey Melissa, Thank you for your reply, good idea about the ice lolly, This is going to be a challenge but I'm ready for it! Glad to hear you have no side effects, Good luck with it all xx
  • britneyspears
    britneyspears claire42457

    Posted

    There is nothing to be worried about as long as you eat right. I have a blog which is useful for newbies if you want it please let me know and i can PM you a link.

    There are lots of things you can eat

    Britney

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    • claire42457
      claire42457 britneyspears

      Posted

      Hi Britney, I'd love a link to your blog, it would be a great help, I'm starting on Saturday! 

      Thanks Claire x

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