I have been taking xenical for less than a month on the advice of my physician. Is there anyone out there taking it? I would love to hear if it's helping anyone lose! Thanks

Shella, there have been several Xenical threads in the past, but it's been awhile. I can't remember what forum they were in, tho. I used the "search" function to find the threads. There was some pretty good info. in them.

I used Xenical off and on for about a 1 1/2 and I liked it. It's rather expensive, tho., so I didn't take 3/day like the dr. recommended. I just tried to stay away from fat-filled foods (ouch)! I still have some (actually it's lost somewhere in my house) from the last time I got a prescription filled. It's pretty good for when I want to go out & eat.

I started the Body for Life program on 01-13-2003 and it's going great so far!

Best of luck to you!!!!!

Cheryl

Hi, just thought that maybe we could keep in touch as i am soon to start Xenical. Whats your first month been like? any good results? and what kind of diet are you doing?

The xenical counselors have suggested a diet of 1400 calories to 1700 cals. The phone counselor suggested 1400 and the web counselor suggested 1700. I'm trying to stay in that range. My first month has been good so far. I can't tell a big difference on the scales but I can tell a huge difference in my clothes. I didn't take measurements before I started but I wish that I had. And my husband and my mom have noticed a change. My advice stay close to a bathroom. The side effects aren't pleasant,but they do make you aware of what you're putting in your mouth. I would love to keep in touch with you. Maybe together we can conquer our weight issues. Another thing that I have found extremely helpful I've set a cut off time for eating... I don't eat anything (if at all possible ) after 7:30. That's an Oprah tip or at least 3 hours before you turn in at night so it can vary with the individual. Keep me updated!