my sister and i bought alli together, i started taking alli on jan 17 and have already lost 2 pounds, my sister; however has now decided not to and she needs to more than i do she weighs more than me and is about 2inches shorter. she has colitis(in her head) and was waiting until today saturday to start the program now she is afraid to take it. if she really did have colitis what effects might she experience?

Congratualtions on your weight loss!  It is so wonderful to have a buddy so here is some information for your sister:

Before starting alli - As with any condition, It is best to consult with a doctor if your sister suffer (or think she suffers) from any medical condition or if she is taking any medication.  It will probably maker feel more confident about her decision to start taking alli if she checks with her doctor first.  Hope this helps...

Let us know if we can be of any further help to you or your sister,

Sylvia Melendez-Klinger, MS, RD, LD, CPT - registered dietitian