Orlistat

Guppcake wrote: »

Hi guys, been just over a week on the Orlistat now and I've lost 4lb
I've had no accidents when it comes to the toillet department, been a bit more gassy than usual but nothing terrable there is a bright orange oily discharge when I go to the toillet that does sit on the surface slightly after the chain had been flushed but nothing a quick scrub or bleach can't sort out if your bothered by it, it makes me slightly constipated sometimes but nothing major, over all I'm quite happy with it.
Let's hope I keep losing the weight ^_^
Will log again in 2 weeks to let you know how its going.

That's great that you have lost! Is there a plan for what to do after you stop the medication? My only concern (thinking as a patient) since you originally said you cannot lose is what will happen when the medication is withdrawn?

I used OTC orlistat A.K.A. Alli and I've since developed a hypersensitivity to the milk protein casein and it causes a paralytic ileus in my ascending and transverse colon. At first, I didn't think it would cause such a thing since it deals with the lipases in your body, but I read that with long term use it can cause liver damage and after more research, found that some people using it did report developing an ileus. If you've never had one or don't know what it is, it's HORRIBLE! It's when all or part of your intestines is paralyzed. It's usually temporary but sometimes requires meds to get things moving again. You get a sour stomach for hours before you're even able to get rid of everything that's backed up in your system (through violent vomiting) and spend the next few hours dry heaving. Then spend the next 3+ days on a clear liquid diet trying to allow your GI tract to recover. I wouldn't recommend anyone risk having this problem. It does get a little better after stopping the Alli but I still don't know if the sensitivity will ever completely go away.

ninerbuff wrote: »

Unbeknownst to many who try to use a "fat absorber" to lose weight, Orlistat or Alli doesn't discriminate about the fat it absorbs. So it absorbs good fat too. So the dilema is that if you're not eating a lot of fat (which is ESSENTIAL to optimal body function), then you still have to supplement with good fats well before taking Orlistat so it doesn't impede absorption. Lots of extra work for little results. You CANNOT lose weight without a calorie deficit, but you can while eating fat. If you're not losing weight correctly, it's because you're consuming more than you need to.

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This is spot on.

@Guppcake, can I possibly talk you into throwing away the pills and just eating at a calorie deficit? Weigh your food and eat within your deficit calorie goals and you will lose weight....and stay out of the bathroom so much.

Guppcake wrote: »

Hi guys,
Just another up date after weighing myself at the drs yesterday,
I now weight and measure on the 28.07.15
14st 5lb
Bust 40 inch
Waist 35 inch
Hips 45 inch
Thighs 26.2 inch

Compared to this when I first weighed and measured my self on the 04.17.15
14st & 10lb
Bust 40 inch
Waist 36.5 inch
Hips 47 inch
Thighs 27 inch

So improvements are starting to be made nearly been 4 weeksnon the Orlistat, no problems with it yet, looking forward to the end result ^_^

Never mind, edited my comment because I read wrong.

Really bad idea. Don't understand why people turn to pills ect to loose weight? The side effects of Orlistat are terrible and definitely by some big pads/nappies because you will start loosing control of your bowels. Why not try a normal balanced diet? CICO not hard when you try and are determined to loose weight. Good luck!!

misskarne wrote: »

Guppcake wrote: »

Hi guys,
Just another up date after weighing myself at the drs yesterday,
I now weight and measure on the 28.07.15
14st 5lb
Bust 40 inch
Waist 35 inch
Hips 45 inch
Thighs 26.2 inch

Compared to this when I first weighed and measured my self on the 04.17.15
14st & 10lb
Bust 40 inch
Waist 36.5 inch
Hips 47 inch
Thighs 27 inch

So improvements are starting to be made nearly been 4 weeksnon the Orlistat, no problems with it yet, looking forward to the end result ^_^

5lbs in four weeks isn't exactly stunningly quick. In fact, you could have probably lost the same or more just by sticking to your calorie goal.

Exactly!!!

SLLRunner wrote: »

Guppcake wrote: »

Tahlia68 wrote: »

Your profile says 4lbs in 4 weeks?

That's because I put a small amount of weight on while using the app, so from my original weight it would have been 4lb according to the My Fitness Pal app,
And 5lb is a lot to me after I've been doing nothing but gain weight even when I lowered my food intake and increased my exercise.

Gupcake,

If you were gaining weight, you did not lower your intake enough to create a calorie deficit. You were eating too much food. I have a feeling you would do find without the pills.

Yup. And I'm pretty sure Id rather not risk my health on a pill. Or my dignity, haha.