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andrea7519
andrea7519

I am starting xenical in a couple of days.  I have been prescribed them by my GP as I need to lose close to 4 Stone.

I feel very nervous about starting them, I understand from look on forums that it is wise to follow a low fat diet for a few days before starting the tablets.

When i intitially spoke to my GP he only mentioned concentrating on the fat content and didn't mention anything about calories. Please can you advise the best way forward.

TIA x

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  • jesslou28
    jesslou28 andrea7519

    Posted

    Hi Andrea, 

    When I was given them I wasn't told anything about what to eat mine has been trial and error. I know that they can take a few days to work and if stopped taking them the same whilst in your system. I do stick to Low calories and fat. I don't eat anything that's got more than 5g fat per 100 and that works. 

    I have had bad days with them and believe me u learn from this. I only semi take them when I'm working as can't risk the accidents. 

    I have 3 stone to loose still but have lost 2 already so getting there slowly. 

    Good luck 😊

  • lyn108
    lyn108 andrea7519

    Posted

    Yes very low fat diet and you will be ok ....you'll be very happy with the results good luck x

  • onlineherbalpil
    onlineherbalpil andrea7519

    Posted

    Well this is very safe effective medicine and having less side effects you can able to reduce weight till 3 to 4 kg per month without disturbing your normal diet.
  • bronya10884
    bronya10884 andrea7519

    Posted

    How r u getting on wiv them I've ad Xmas off and am starting again tomorrow x
  • andrea7519
    andrea7519

    Posted

    Well on day 2, I'm eating a low fat diet and so far no side effects. How long does it take to get into your system and any side effects to become apparent? 
  • rowenajd
    rowenajd andrea7519

    Posted

    Hi Andrea, you need to make sure you watch the calories as well as the fat intake, although fat intake is crucial!! The pills do take a few days to fully take effect but can be anytime between an hour and a couple of days for side effects if you go over the fat amount. Don't eat anything over 5% fat and no more that 15grams per meal.

    sounds like a chore reading labels but you'll soon get used to what you can and can't eat. I've been on them since February and have lost over 6 stone so they do work, stick at it and good luck!!

     

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