Hi all
I'm new to Orlisat. My first day. But I have a question I forgot to ask my GP.
I'm eating a lower fat intake anyway to support the weight loss...but, if I don't get the \"oily stool\" does that mean it's not working?
I had two slices of toast before...each were 0.7g of fat. So there WAS fat in them...but I've not seen any changes in my stool.
I guess what I'm trying to say is, does it take up to a third out of ANY amount of fat?
when taking a tablet it automatically eliminates a 1/3 of the fat you consume in that meal be it 3g or 13g. oily stools and orange oil accidents occur if you have overstepped the fat intake rule (max of 30g fat per day, no more than 15g per meal)
say for example you ate something which for a meal was 18g fat, a third of that is 6g and the body would struggle to naturally pass out 6g and this is when you may get the oily stool or accident
no side effects are a sign you are doing this right. make sure you are eating a healthy amount of food still, dont be hungry, theres so many foods you can eat and add to meals to help keep full until the next meal, remember you're not just loosing weight but re-educating yourself on healthy eating for when you no longer need these tablets!
good luck 
Thanks for such a great and quick response! As long as I know it's working! lol. There seems to be a lot of confusion out there...I think people need more information really from the GPs...something more straightforward!
In a nutshell...the \"oily stool\" business is the orlistat telling you to behave yourself. Like a warning sign.
I think I understand now. Thank you.
I think most people on here have found GPs do not have knowledge on these tablets, everything i know has come from here over the last 9 months.
Wrong though really when you think about it. Gps handing out these tablets without knowing much about them.
But...thankfully this site is here so we can compare and contrast. he he. I appreciate your help, I was really nervous!
really all you need to do is stick to the rule of 30g max a day, 15g max a meal, combine that with a healthy balanced diet - plenty of fruit n veg, exercise and drinking water and you should see effective weight loss.
also as you've just started it might be worth taking your measurements as you should see inch loss and lbs loss.
spend a bit of extra time when you go food shopping, theres a lot out there if you look for it its not all chicken veg n rice!
Hi,
Just on this subject, i was on these tablets a year ago and stopped because i was getting a trapped wind sensation whenever i ate. i moved and joined a new doctor who told me if you meal is less than 4g of fat then not to take a tablet with it as it could cause gastro pain (pain anywhere in the tummy or food pipe)
Carley
Well I must admit yesterday probably wasn't the best day to start them. I was working nights and consequently I don't have a \"normal\" dinner at night...we can't cook anything healthy so I end up eating rubbish like toast etc and I must admit I was particularly gassey (ahem). SLIGHT abdo cramps but nothing massive really...just grumbles and rumbles. I imagine this was because I'd taken a tablet and not eaten a proper meal?
I've had breakfast this morning...cornflakes with milk and a banana so I took a tablet this morning...no \"oil\" so i assume I was within my limit fat wise.
I'll be able to have my proper 3 meals today so I'll see if it makes a difference.
Thanks guys!
WEIRD!
I thought that yesterday I had a fair amount of fat, I had toast, and even a donut!! (I know I know, Im bad. lol)...but no oily stools. You'd imagine I would!
Today I got a SLIGHTLY oily \"leak\" for want of a better word, from ONE piece of toast an hour ago...but nothing from my breakfast this morning which contained milk etc?
it can take a day or two for the affects to happen so don't assume if you have an affect it was the day before that caused it as it could be a couple of days ago, depends on your metabolism
i imagine that oily experience was your donut, on the rare occasions i have had oily stools its been 24-48hrs after eating naughty foods, i guess it depends how far over the limit it is as to how urgenty the oil evacuates as some people 'leak' oil when they really overdo it
Hello there,
Hope I can also share my experience with you. I'm dutch, so don't mind my englisch.
I started yesterday April 14th with Xenical (orlistat) and till now it's going well. Not running to the toilet at all. I also started with a low calory diet. Eating three times a day and a small healthy snack at about 10 and 15h. However the evening is a problem. Anyone a suggestion for evening snacking?
fat free yogurt
jelly
fruit
Ooooooo Jelly is a good one. It's delicious!
Well I must admit I'm finding everything very strange. There are things I'm eating which SHOULD give me problems and don't. And things that I think are low fat which have me going to the toilet! Guess I'm just getting used to them. As long as they're working I can't complain. he he.
I'm desperate to weigh myself but I'm going to give it another week I think, time for my body to adjust and so on.
Hi There,
Here a little message from me. I'm doing well. I hope I get some weight off, because I don't feel different then before I started Orlistat. I'm still using a low fat diet. Working a lot in my garden hi hi. Wednesday I'm using a week, so I will then weight myself.
Greetings from a very sunny Holland.
Here a short message. This morning I was for the first time on the scale and lost in the first week 3 kilo (6 lbs). Yeaahh. Keep on going.
well done Dutch Girl very good result
hello would be intrested to know anyone that has had a big weight loss,im on day 4 doing really well eating 3 times aday on a very low calorie diet.im going abroad in june so im eagar to beat this.my gp said im only allowed to be on these tablets for 3 mths. im up all night weeing lol and get contractions and hard stomache muscles after eating for a little while x
Hi how has ur weight loss been since this?
I used orlistat 6 years ago and lost 5 stone I have just started it again this week after gainnt weight in pregnancy and I'm sure they have changed them, I used to be bursting for the loo after eating anything even with hardly any fat in it constantly all day! I have been on these new ones 3 days and have not been to the loo once ! And I have def had meals with over that recommended fat Intake! Have u had any side effects since! Also the packaging is different now and so is the manufacturer x
Hello,
Sorry to bring up an old topic up but I'm desperate for any info or knowledge on Orlistat. I have been on it since last Wednesday and started getting the effects, two days in. Have also lost a few pounds. Today, I checked my weight and lost anything. I took a pill for dinner last night and I did not go to the toilet. I also today had a lunch of a sweet potato with tuna and salad with taztiki, took a tablet before hand but have not gone to the toilet.
If I do not go to the toilet, does it mean it isn't working? As I'm not sure how it works otherwise and I'm so confused. Grateful for any help.
Thanks