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amy270985
amy270985

Hi I started orlistat 5 days ago, and so far have lost no weight. I know I may be being a little eager I'm just so worried I won't get another prescription from my gp If I've not lost enough.

I struggle to exercise as I suffer from rheumatoid arthritis.  Any advice would be really appreciated x

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  • rachel35655
    rachel35655 amy270985

    Posted

    Hi amy, I wouldn't worry your body needs time to get use to them. And if your like me I always loose inches 1st, did you measure your self first? What sort of things have you been eating? I can't exercise as I have a trapped nerve in my leg. X
    • amy270985
      amy270985 rachel35655

      Posted

      Hi, no I didn't measure myself I didn't even think to. I've been trying to eat things 5g of fat per 100g or less. And cutting out chips and crisps (my biggest vice).

      For example today 

      Breakfast: 2 weetabix semi skimmed milk

      Lunch: healthy option sandwich

      Dinner: turkey stir fry with loads of veg

      And a low fat yogurt for desert 

      X

    • rachel35655
      rachel35655 amy270985

      Posted

      That seems fine what your eating just give them time. Have you had any side effects yet? Are you drinking plenty of water? 

    • amy270985
      amy270985 rachel35655

      Posted

      I've had to run to the loo once or twice lol but that's all really. I'm drinking plenty I always try to have around 2l of water a day.

       Thanx for the advice xx

  • emma99427
    emma99427 amy270985

    Posted

    Hi. I started today lol id say you're weighing far too soon as on any diet they say no more than once a week. I too struggle with excercise due to fibromyalgia so that's my worry too. I was told I needed to loose 5% bodyweight in the first 12 weeks which for me is 10lbs so im not going to worry toouch early on. I'm sure it will show on the scales for you just give it time smile

    From questions I jave asked there are people on here that have been following the plan a while so I'm sure they will be helpful with their experiences smile

    Good luck x 

    • amy270985
      amy270985 emma99427

      Posted

      Thanx very much and good luck to you too. Let me know how u get on x
  • maureen777
    maureen777 amy270985

    Posted

    Hi Amy,  If you can try to locate britneyspears on here as she is a great help and sally000 both have helped me a great deal look on earlier discussions to find them.  I know britneyspears has lost a lot of weight and messaging her may give you a huge boost.  I would not weigh yourself yet, give the oralist time to get into your body and don't worry about losing the 5% body weight you will do it smile

     

    • amy270985
      amy270985 maureen777

      Posted

      Great thanks I'll look for them x 😊 

      Think I should ask my husband to hide the scales....

    • maureen777
      maureen777 amy270985

      Posted

      Now thats a good idea Amy, wait for at least 4 weeks maybe.  My Dr asked me to come back in what will be 4 weeks time (second week of June) as he is going to weigh me then and he said I should have lost 5% of my body weight by then, and he will then repeat my prescription I guess it depends on your Dr.  I have got about 4.50 stone to lose.  I am going by the jeans and belt I had on the day the Dr weighed me for my BMI and after 10 days I have moved a notch in on my belt so that has given me encouragement until I go to the Dr's. Its a journey were all on and one day at a time, we will get to our desired body weight smile
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