Ok so I got the Alli starter pack like one month ago.  I was stoked at first but then all these people were telling about the side effects (using the bathroom,......ect). Now I am just nervous to try this.  My job requires that I stand and wait on customers and I can't be in the bathroom all the time.  If I follow the diet right will these side effects be as bad as they all claim they are?  I really need to lose weight.... I even had the Lap-Band.... but only lost 40lbs or so....been over a year.  Any advice would be grealty apppericated.

Donna

Hi Donna,

Most people do not have treatment effects (TE's) as long as they stay within their allowed fat grams per meal.  So, if you are allowed 17 grams of fat per meal, do NOT go over 17 grams-you could even stay a gram or two below just to be safe.  Another suggestion (and I hope this isn't offending to you or anyone else) is to wear a pad "just in case".  This will help if any accident occurs and you can't get to the bathroom in time.  Also wearing black pants is an option.

Good luck.  Don't be afraid to start Alli, we've all been there!  Try to start Alli when you are on your days off from work to see how it works for you in the beginning.  But I'm sure you'll be fine as long as you stay within your fat grams.

Can't wait to hear of your success!

Katie 

 Donna-

I've been on Alli for a few weeks now and have had NO terrible treatment effects.  You just need to make sure you don't go crazy and eat a bunch of donuts or a large pizza by yourself.  If you stick to a moderate eating plan you'll be fine and believe me I've splurged on a piece of cake or icecream now and again.  I recommend just skipping taking the Alli pill for that meal and then resuming with the next.  It's been working ok with me and I've lost almost 3 pounds now.  I'd loose more if I watched my calories a bit better but it's a start.

Best of luck-

D