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No weight loss on Orlistat

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michaela58666
michaela58666

I’ve been taking Orlistat for 5 days yes I’m having oil in my bowel movement but I can still control my bowels (no oopsies yet).

And yes I’m trying to lower my portions and eat less fat 

I know it’s early days yet but I haven’t lost any weight I hear stories of people losing 2-3lbs a week on Orlistat. 

Does it take time to work regarding weight loss and how long 

Thanks 

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  • andrea1008
    andrea1008 michaela58666

    Posted

    Hi I am like you been on them for a week, first 5 days I had oily/orange stools but day 6 &7 no stools at all. I have only eaten meals with around 5g of fat. As of yet no weight loss but a friend of mine was on them for 2 weeks before she lost any weight. Im back to gym next week so fingers crossed I do start to lose weight. Everyone is different so dont lose faith yet.

  • Jbeaner
    Jbeaner michaela58666

    Posted

    I would say that it is a learning process. I actually started dieting with Alli in December with an incorporated 100 mg of Protein and I am at just a hair under 50 lbs lost. I got rid of soda. I will say that I only eat about 1000 cal/day. I am not a big eater.

    • andrea1008
      andrea1008 Jbeaner

      Posted

      How long was you on the tablets before you started to lose weight? Ive been on them 2 wks now and not lost anything. Im eating no more than 5g fat per meal and 1000 cals pre day, I have been logging all my meals etc on My fitness plan.
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