alli ~ diet pill

SouthernLPN2RN, MSN, RN, APRN, NP · Jun 28, 2007

I took it as xenical several years ago. My doc only prescribed one pill every other day. I did avoid the leakage, but it didn't work for me.

ERRNTraveler, RN · Jun 28, 2007

Most people want to lose weight to improve their health, self-image, & self-esteem. Constantly worrying about anal leakage, oily farts, and uncontrollable poo would NOT improve my self image, that's for sure! I would rather have someone say "wow, she's overweight." about me than have some someone say "wow, she's got sh*t stains all over her pants!"

LuvMyGamecocks · Jun 28, 2007

Most people want to lose weight to improve their health, self-image, & self-esteem. Constantly worrying about anal leakage, oily farts, and uncontrollable poo would NOT improve my self image, that's for sure! I would rather have someone say "wow, she's overweight." about me than have some someone say "wow, she's got sh*t stains all over her pants!"

:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

Oh, jeez...can't stop laughing....so true....oily farts....tears are rolling....

muffie, RN · Jun 28, 2007

yup that was some funny there :lol2:

Keepstanding, ASN, RN · Jun 28, 2007

my goodness....you have a way with words !

you've convinced me that i do not need an "alli". "nuff said"

(i am rolling on the floor with laughter) !!

most people want to lose weight to improve their health, self-image, & self-esteem. constantly worrying about anal leakage, oily farts, and uncontrollable poo would not improve my self image, that's for sure! i would rather have someone say "wow, she's overweight." about me than have some someone say "wow, she's got sh*t stains all over her pants!"

llg, PhD, RN · Jun 28, 2007

I wasn't planning on trying it ... but ERRNTraveler said it much more eloquently than I ever could !

HeatherB,CST · Jun 28, 2007

I am still on the fence about trying it. It does seem like a pefect operant conditioning tool. Eat too much fat = oily farts and wearing Depends...punishment extinguishing undesired behavior! (can you tell I'm in Psych this semester? lol)

Does anyone know...can you stop taking it for a few days to create a "window of opportunity" for an occasional cheat? Like a special occasion, not weekly or anything.

evbella · Jun 28, 2007

I saw a show a couple of weeks ago where a doctor and nutritionist were answering questions about this drug. They do not recommend it, besides the mess it can make in your pants, they feel it will contribute to obesity in the future. They feel some think it's ok to eat a big mac as long as you are taking these pills.

I am overweight myself, so don't have much room to talk but it's all behavior modification...behavior modification...behavior modification.

Healthy foods & exercise!!!!!

best of luck to you

HeatherB,CST · Jun 29, 2007

Ok, forget it....I'm not gonna do it. I only need to lose like 20-25lbs anyway. I can do that on my own. More veggies, less buffalo wings!

Here I go!:smiletea2:

SuesquatchRN, BSN, RN · Jun 29, 2007

Two words: anal leakage.

jmgrn65, RN · Jun 29, 2007

I saw a show a couple of weeks ago where a doctor and nutritionist were answering questions about this drug. They do not recommend it, besides the mess it can make in your pants, they feel it will contribute to obesity in the future. They feel some think it's ok to eat a big mac as long as you are taking these pills.
I am overweight myself, so don't have much room to talk but it's all behavior modification...behavior modification...behavior modification.
Healthy foods & exercise!!!!!
best of luck to you

I am taking this and belong to a forum with other users and I don't beleive anyone thinks you can eat a big mac. It only absorbs like 25% of the fat and the rest is oily farts, diarrhea and anal leakage. If you stay within the allowed fat grams per meal than you don't have any of the side effects. It has to be used properly. Also it isn't a miracle pill it is used to assist you with your weight loss, but you have to follow the low fat diet.

jmgrn65, RN · Jun 29, 2007

I am still on the fence about trying it. It does seem like a pefect operant conditioning tool. Eat too much fat = oily farts and wearing Depends...punishment extinguishing undesired behavior! (can you tell I'm in Psych this semester? lol)
Does anyone know...can you stop taking it for a few days to create a "window of opportunity" for an occasional cheat? Like a special occasion, not weekly or anything.

you take one with each meal, so it is possible not to take it will a meal if you know you will take more fat than allowed. However the literature has said that up to 48 hours. I have not taken it when i knew the fat content was too high and not had side effects.