Weighed-in at WW on Saturday morning, 165.8 (gained back 9 of the 12 i'd lost . . . i just got lazy).

Started Alli saturday afternoon.  Stayed within my 20 points (ww).   Sunday, no problems, saw a few orange bubbles in the bathroom, YAY!  I figured it was working. 

Monday afternoon, started feeling sick, full, nauseated, got a headache.  Couldn't "go" in the bathroom.  So, I drank a ton of water.   Hours later, no change.   

Decided to eat some FAT to get things moving -- and went way over points / fat grams.  Tuesday morning, still NOTHING.  

Today, i'm feeling pretty bad, so I stopped Alli and am drinking tons of water, eating fresh fruit, and I drank that Diet Tea that makes you poop.  I feel horrible!  bloated, foggy head. 

Is this not gonna work for me?  

 Oh, don't give up yet.  I seem to remember feeling kind of bloated/full/slightly sick and just generally icky when I first started taking Alli but it passed and I don't think I actually had a productive bm for at least a day or so.  I just kinda went with it and I felt much better after a day or so.  As a matter of fact, I didn't even think it was Alli making me feel that way until I read your post.  I just assumed it was a passing bug. (I work in a hospital, so it's not all that abnormal for me to be a little sick every now and again.)

I was also constipated when I started on alli. I took a few days for everything to get moving, but when it did normalize I felt great. Once I had been on alli for a week or so, I felt cleaned out and great. My stomach was flatter. I did not have treatment effects, I just felt regular, lighter and awesome. It is actually one of the benefits of being on alli for me. I have lost 12 pounds on alli and really like being on the product.

 Do any of you take extra fiber such as Metamucil or even stool softeners?  Are these oK to take?

Nancy_B

 Wow, I thought it was just me. I had quit taking myself. But I started taking it again and decided to take it again and I took it with a stool softner to get things going. I am not sure I was supposed to but I feel better. Nice to know I'm not alone. keep us posted and I will too.

Thanks!
Stephanie

NANCY_B:

 Do any of you take extra fiber such as Metamucil or even stool softeners?  Are these oK to take?

 

Nancy_B

 I can never get all my fiber in so I usually mix in Fibersure in my cooking or drinks.  I've had no problems, so I think it's ok.  I just wouldn't take stool softeners too often or you won't be able to go without them. >.<

 I had contipation after a week, was happy to see the oils and stools but still don't see any changes. I have no scale because I got tired of weighing myself and feeling disappointed.  I have no support at home so I am doing this myself. I don't eat enough calories and fat to keep this going. I was on the verge to just beg my husband for the lipo surgery, but my sister convienced me to do Alli first.  I just want my clothes to fit a little looser then I know it is making a difference. I'm making my self eat to keep up with calories, but eating fat is killing me. No pounds dropping, I feel bloated and constipated, and cramping like I am PMSing. But I have not stopped, I am thinking it is doing its job all I have to do is continue to eat right and exercise and I will finally see something.

I understand!

Hi Everyone,

This has been a very popular topic on here. You can use the search command on the upper right corner to find all of the posts about constipation.

Here are some common causes:

• Fat - if you have not been reaching your fat goal at each meal this could be contributing to the problem. Many people find relief once they reach their fat goal.
• Iron - if your multivitamin has iron in it you will want to change to one without iron if you are not iron deficient
• Fiber - many people do not get enough fiber in their diet. You can take a supplement like Metamucil to help with this.
• Fluid - without enough fluid, your fiber intake will not matter. The fluid is going to help you go so try for 64 oz per day, with at least half from water
• Binding foods - the BRATT diet (bananas, rice, applesauce, tea and toast) is used to treat diarrhea because it is binding. Cut these foods out until you are regular again. Cheese can also cause a problem so limit that for now.

Give these a try and you should have some relief,

Betty Kovacs, MS, RD