Alli

AlphaFrog · #1 06-22-2007, 09:33 AM

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Alli is the first weight-loss drug approved by the FDA...

What do you think about it?

Will you try it?

ETA:

I think personally, I will wait a little while, until the general population tries it. There are some major concerns for me, even though it was approved by the FDA. Also, it requires you to completely change your meal-planning, and suggests that you start on your new meal plan before you even start taking it.

carnation · #2 06-22-2007, 09:44 AM

I have this feeling that like so many great-sounding drugs, it'll have some terrible side effects that'll take it off the market in a few months. If it's not something that kills someone, it'll at least be embarrassing (frequent and loud gas, etc.) You're wise to wait.

Drolefille · #3 06-22-2007, 09:46 AM

I'm not sold on it. It basically says it HELPS you lose 50% more weight than you would without it. So you need to be making that commitment anyway. Perhaps the pills would be a motivation to do so, I don't know.

AlphaFrog · #4 06-22-2007, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Drolefille

I'm not sold on it. It basically says it HELPS you lose 50% more weight than you would without it. So you need to be making that commitment anyway. Perhaps the pills would be a motivation to do so, I don't know.

If the pills themselves are not motivation to do so, the side effects from NOT following the instructions would be.

PM_Mama00 · #5 06-22-2007, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Drolefille

I'm not sold on it. It basically says it HELPS you lose 50% more weight than you would without it. So you need to be making that commitment anyway. Perhaps the pills would be a motivation to do so, I don't know.

I have a friend on it now. If you eat too much fat, it gives you the shits. I think that's motivation enough!

AlphaFrog · #6 06-22-2007, 10:14 AM

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I have a friend on it now. If you eat too much fat, it gives you the shits. I think that's motivation enough!

I LOLed for realz when it suggests that you wear dark pants and bring a change of clothes until you get used to it.

xo_kathy · #7 06-22-2007, 10:14 AM

I heard on the Today show that the makers even suggest taking an extra pair of pants with you during the day in case you have an accident!

Hell no I'd never take it!

macallan25 · #8 06-22-2007, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by PM_Mama00

I have a friend on it now. If you eat too much fat, it gives you the shits. I think that's motivation enough!

Haha.....isn't this true though without the drugs? I mean.......you go eat a 1lb chili cheese burrito and a fat steak..........you and the porcelain gods are going to have a little come to Jesus meeting.

AlphaFrog · #9 06-22-2007, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by macallan25

Haha.....isn't this true though without the drugs? I mean.......you go eat a 1lb chili cheese burrito and a fat steak..........you and the porcelain gods are going to have a little come to Jesus meeting.

I nomitate this for the post of the month.

Drolefille · #10 06-22-2007, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by PM_Mama00

I have a friend on it now. If you eat too much fat, it gives you the shits. I think that's motivation enough!

Yes but will people stop eating fat or stop taking the drug. That's more what I meant.

ZTAngel · #11 06-22-2007, 11:40 AM

This is my favorite:

"You may not usually get gassy, but it's a possibility when you take alli. The bathroom is really the best place to go when that happens."

In other words, don't try to do one of the silent kinds when you're in public. You may end up making a mess of your pants.

AlphaFrog · #12 06-22-2007, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by ZTAngel

This is my favorite:

"You may not usually get gassy, but it's a possibility when you take alli. The bathroom is really the best place to go when that happens."

In other words, don't try to do one of the silent kinds when you're in public. You may end up making a mess of your pants.

I assume that comment on the website is for male users, as most "ladies" I know would already use the restroom for that "problem".

xo_kathy · #13 06-22-2007, 12:19 PM

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I assume that comment on the website is for male users, as most "ladies" I know would already use the restroom for that "problem".

Oh please, girl, you've been pregnant! You ran to the bathroom every time you had a little gas?!?!?

AlphaFrog · #14 06-22-2007, 12:21 PM

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Oh please, girl, you've been pregnant! You ran to the bathroom every time you had a little gas?!?!?

Nope. Didn't have to. I was in there anyway 90% of the time.

xo_kathy · #15 06-22-2007, 12:33 PM

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Nope. Didn't have to. I was in there anyway 90% of the time.

Good point! (she says as she drinks more water to try to stave off swelling while getting kicked in the bladder...)