[Koshinogi]

Hi there,
I have been reading the various threads on this site, and as an avid yoyo dieter (not by choice but low self control) I have seriously thought about asking my Dr for xenical. My dad was on it but had the awful orange oil and stopped as he wasn't informed this could happen. I am 5'6 almost 14stone, a size 16, I really don't look my weight as I am quite muscle dense but have gained alot of fat around my stomach, and thigh's. I have been to slimming world 3 times and the 1st time I lost 1st3lbs which i was really happy with. i then gained it back and more, the following times I lost a max of 9 lbs and gained more back, I can't keep doing this and I leave because it's expensive and I have no time spare to attend the classes.
Anyway my question is....
At what stage will a Dr. prescribe Xenical and do you think I would be a suitable candidate?
My diet is healthy and I exercise alot more when I weigh less but as I am it hurts my hips.
please help

Thanks muchley

[anastasia]

i'm not an expert but i think your dr would look at your history and say that you could lose the weight without the medication. at least that's what i'd do if it was me. i'm a lot heavier than you (see my ticker) and i've not been prescribed it but i've never asked. i think they'd want to see that you were dangerously overweight before they prescribed medication.

[Thighs Be Gone]

Hey Kosh,

In the U.S. it isn't Doc prescribed anymore. You only need an Rx if you want a stronger version of it. You can purchase it over-the-counter. I am currently taking it but am weaning myself as I find my lifestyle doesn't call for it anymore. I feel confident that between calorie counting and exercise I can maintain my loss and finish off to my goal. I began in a size 16/18 in June. Currently, I am in an 8. If you have any specific questions I would be glad to answer them for you. The biggest thing I can say is that if you follow the Alli plan for eating, you will not experience the yucky side effects. If you do not stick consistently to a lower calorie diet, you are not likely to reap many (if any) weight loss benefits from taking the pill.

ETA: By U.S. standards you would meet the qualifications advised by the medical community to start the pills if you are in otherwise, good health.

[muppetmummy]

I've not heard of xenical before. Good luck with the weightloss though : )