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Hi everyone

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Just started taking orlistat and am excited to see the results. Feeling determined this time round. Still new to this and will appreciate advice and tips etc. Thanks in advance.

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EllaMidlands

Hi! Good luck, take it carefully and don't be far from a toilet!

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Haha, alot of people have said that, no problems so far though, thankyou! 😂😂

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Good to hear. I found because I was eating it I relaxed and ate more high fat food than usual - until the after effects came!

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morelessAdministrator7 stone

Hi and welcome, Gedmartin :)

If you type Orlistat into the search box, you'll see lots of posts about the effects.

Take a look at the Pinned posts section to the right of your screen (bottom if you're using a mobile), or in the drop down on the 'Posts' page (it says 'arrange by'). Read the Welcome Newbie thread, then move through to the challenges, where we hope you'll find at least one that will appeal to you.

Move down to the Topics, to find a variety of threads, collated into specific topics for ease of access and we ask that you also 'file' your own threads, so that others won't miss your important news.

Take a look at the NHS 12 week plan, as a lot of people have been successful with it, making sure to enter your details into the NHS BMI calculator, to get a calorie allowance tailored to your personal requirements. Don't forget to take your starting measurements and a 'before' picture, as they can be very motivating on days that the scales refuse to co-operate.

To the right of the HOME page (bottom on a mobile), you'll find Events. In there, you'll find links to our daily Weigh-in's (you will choose just one day per week), our Daily Diary, where we post our menu and exercise plans, for accountability, advice and support and our “What's happening today” thread, where we pop in for a chat.

Be aware, that the HU app doesn't give you access to all of our important features, so we advise that you use the full website page.

We've found that to get the best out of this community, we need to be active on the forum, as it's where we exchange information, get motivation and inspiration and make friends. We hope that you'll join us here, regularly, too.

It's only left for me to wish you well on your journey :)

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Thankyou! I will have a browse through the pinned links and stuff. Thanks again. 😁

Welcome and good luck!!

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Thankyou, will take every day as it comes lol. I will do it this time though.... determined. 😊

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Thankyou!!! 😃😃😃

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blackbeauty99

Hi and welcome to the weight loss forum Hidden :)

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Hi and cheers! Still getting used to it but good so far. 👍

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Georgieporgie1

Hi! I'm also new to Orlistat, I started taking it 10 days ago and so far have lost 6 1/2 lbs.

How are you getting on?x

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