Hello Everyone,

I'm new to 3FC. I'm looking to share experiences and get support. My Doctor started me on Xenical 7 weeks ago and so far I've lost 25 lbs . I have been really been counting calories and exersizing alot. Hope to chat with you all soon.

Hey, I just saw this thread..and realized that the majority are old posts..but one new one! i got a prescription for Xenical but my insurance doesn't cover it...they'd rather pay for the other 5 meds that i take..all related to my obesity--diabetes, cholesterol, hypertension.....oh and depression.....So I pay for the prescription out of pocket.

Anyway, I work at home so it works great for me..Because of the cost of the drug..somwhere around $3-4 / pill...it has greatly affected my fat intake..I only take the xenical when I 'm eating higher fat foods or if i eat out. I know I would get better results if I took it more than one time a day, but I really eat fairly low fat...1% milk, 2% or 1% cheese, i can believe it's not butter spray instead of margarine or butter, pam spray or a little olive oil. If I plan to eat a meal like pizza or steak..i plan to take the xenical for that day.

I'm following the jorge cruise 3 hr diet..which is eating a set # of calories, low fat every 3 hrs to help balance out your metabolism / blood sugars..i've lost 12 lbs in the 1st 3 wks....but i haven't been taking xenical much lately due to my lower fat diet..

Would like to hear how others are doing with it...

Well, I've lost another 3 lbs this week. I have been finding it really hard to eat all my calories and total fat grams everyday. I feel satisfied with what I'm eating, But at the end of the day when I add up the total cals and fats they are lower than they should be. I know I need to keep to my 1300-1400 cals and 47 grams of fat, but its hard. Anyone else having this problem.

I just have to wait for my work's benefits to finalize everything.. But for some reason I am a little nervous. I think because I've heard all these stories about people having to run to the bathroom all day. I can't have that happen at work! What can I honestly expect from this?

I have been taking Xenical for 8 weeks now and have had no side effects.
As long as you stick to a low fat diet and count calories you should be ok. I was worried when I started too, but so far so good. I have lost 25 lbs so far.

Good luck, keep us posted on how its going.

I have been using it for 2 weeks now and have lost 2.1kgs which is 4.6lbs. Only have side affects if I am not careful....and boy am I careful. I admit that I am only careful on the fatty stuff, not calorie intake or anything. Though I am drinking more water now. I have a problem with the heel of my foot that I am trying to work on, so exercising isn't easy right now. That would help alot.....well, getting this weight off would help too.
I live in Taiwan. I am American married to a national. Luke is a pastor here and we have 3 boys, the oldest of whom I homeschool (he is almost 8yr old).
I am at the prepreggo weight with ds3, 13lbs from preggo weight with ds2 and FAR from preggo weight with ds1....doubt I'll see that one again, but hey it's worth a try.
I think I will have to get a nifty ticker thing like some of you.
Oh, Xenical is OTC here in Taiwan. I pay roughly $30US for 14 pills. Sounds right I think. DH doesn't know I take them....you all are the only ones who know. I am taking them to give me jumpstart on this weightloss challenge. I don't expect to be taking them all my life and would like to just start seeing a good weightloss, get things under control and get off of the pills. We shall see!!!
Good luck girls.

4.6 lbs taiwan, THAT'S GREAT Way to go!!!

You are doing great. My doc just gave me Xenical today. I see that you are counting cal. and fat grams my doc didn't say to do that, wonder why. Do you take them 3 times a day with a meal? Any helpful hints

mackeeg,

When I started on Xenical I join the support line, the number was on the box. They told me how many cals and fat grams I should be having and sent me out a food journal and persoanl food guide. The food guide lists foods and how many cals and fat are in that food. I also have increased my exersize alot and drink alot of water. Good luck and keep us posted.

Mackeeg,

Sorry, yes i do take them with every meal.

Hi. I just spotted this resurrected thread and thought I'd split it. The old thread is still here at http://www.3fatchicks.com/forum/showthread.php?t=29040.

Yeah I used xenical before, it was kind of "messy" during my Freshman year in college and I was eating on campus food. I think I lost weight wasnt really watching, besides i usually only used it for fatty foods i have some pills packed away in the garage some where they are possibly expired so I will not be touching those.

at Love1384. "Messy" is a good euphemism!

Just thought I would check in with everyone. How are you all doing? So far I've lost another 2 lbs, and I must be down a few inches because I bought some new clothes yesterday and there a size smaller I was at a B-day party last weekend and got so many compliments on my weightloss I think I was glowing. Anyways hope your all well. Keep us posted, seeing how well otheres are doing helps keep me motivated

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I am will be asking my doctor about these pills I have at least 40 lbs to loose and hope she will put me on them for at least 3 months to get started.