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nikkiscott63
nikkiscott63

Hi,

I am totally new to Orlistat and this group but have been reading all your brilliant posts. Is there like an 'idiots guide' as my doctor just gave it to me with no real dietary advice at all.

I am on day one today and very hopeful that this will give me the boost I need to make all the hard work really worth it.

I would be grateful for any words of wisdom.

Thank you x

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  • Precipitusdaisy
    Precipitusdaisy nikkiscott63

    Posted

    Hi and welcome to the forum Nikki :-)

    Dont worry, we have a lovely member called Britney, she will contact you

    and give you a link to her blog, it will help a lot.

    Daisy x

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  • Precipitusdaisy
    Precipitusdaisy nikkiscott63

    Posted

    Other than that, avoid going over the fat rules, or it wont be funny! eek

    Daisy x

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    • nikkiscott63
      nikkiscott63 Precipitusdaisy

      Posted

      Thanks Daisy,

      I'm not sure what the fat rules are but I do know what the consequences can be ..... I read all about that bit. Thanks for the warning though smile

  • rachel35655
    rachel35655 nikkiscott63

    Posted

    Hi Nikki,

    Welcome to the world of Orilstat. if you stick to the rules of no more than 5g of fat per 100g you will be fine and the weight will drop off. remember to drink plenty of water.

    how much have you to lose?

    • nikkiscott63
      nikkiscott63 rachel35655

      Posted

      Well I got down from 22 stone to 18 stone 2 on my own then asked the doctor as I was going to buy those alli pills and he said that he would give me stronger ones on prescription. I was well chuffed to save (as it's pretty expensive to buy myself).

      I am looking to get back to about 9 stones (what I weighed before the steroids) but am happy to do it in a healthy way.

      I had heart bypass surgery last year so I have to take it a little easy.

      How about you, are you doing well with the orlistat?

      smile

  • nikkiscott63
    nikkiscott63

    Posted

    Thank you so much for making me feel welcome and for the good advice.

    Is it a multi-vit that I should take? Am hopeless at this kind of thing.

    • Precipitusdaisy
      Precipitusdaisy nikkiscott63

      Posted

      Yes, I got mine from Holland & Barret when they were on offer.

      Dont worry Nikki, you will soon get the hang of it with the help of

      all the kind members in this forum :-)

      In a months time you will have to do the "Celebratory" dance, after your weigh in. If you stick to it you, will be amazed at what it is possible to loose. Try and do a wee bit of exercise, if you are able to, even if its walking up and down stairs, it all counts!

      Daisy x

      ///*.*\\\

    • nikkiscott63
      nikkiscott63 Precipitusdaisy

      Posted

      I will go check them out tomorrow. I have a rowing machine being delivered tomorrow which I am looking forward to.

      Have you lost a lot of weight on it?

      Nikki x

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