Question:
Does Xenical (weight loss med..don't absorbe as much fat) work post-op RNY?
— Allison T. (posted on July 11, 2002)
July 11, 2002
I don't know exactly what they've found they've found, but I heard that
this stuff is not good for you. It's suppose to be causing the same side
effect that Phen Phen did.
— Gayle G.
July 11, 2002
I think that you're getting Xenical and Xenadrine confused. Xenical
inhibits that body's absorbtion of fat. If you're on it you should take a
multivitamin daily and be prepared for dashes to the potty.
— George B.
July 11, 2002
Hi. Isn't the whole point of RNY to make a small pouch AND to cause
malabsorption? Why would someone continue to take Xenical for mal. when
you're getting the benefit of it from WLS? I would surely ask a doctor
about this one- sounds scary to me. Good luck!
— Rebecca T.
July 12, 2002
ask your Dr
— Robert L.
July 12, 2002
I also had an RNY and was told not to eat sugar or fat.
— Sandy I.
July 12, 2002
Xenical has been known to cause the same effects as phen-phen so I
personally would not recommend taking it, but if you want ask your dr just
to be on the safe side.
— Rebekah A.
July 12, 2002
I don't think you'll have to worry about taking Xenicaql after surgery. it
wouldn't be healthy. The surgeyy is for malabsorption, so you will only be
getting partial fat as it is. Don't take the Xenical too! Before the
surgery i had tried Xenical and hated it. it caused gas and TOO frequent
loose bowel movements. It's a yucky drug.
— Melissa C.
July 12, 2002
Because XENICAL works by blocking the absorption of dietary fat, it is
likely that you will experience some changes in bowel habits. These
generally occur during the first weeks of treatment; however, they may
continue throughout your use of XENICAL. These changes may include oily
spotting, gas with discharge, urgent need to go to the bathroom, oily or
fatty stools, an oily discharge, increased number of bowel movements, and
inability to control bowel movements. Due to the presence of undigested
fat, the oil seen in a bowel movement may be clear or have a coloration
such as orange or brown. These bowel changes are a natural effect of
blocking the fat from being absorbed and indicate that XENICAL is working.
They generally occur early in treatment, particularly after meals
containing higher amounts of fat than are recommended. These symptoms are
often temporary and may lessen or disappear as you continue treatment and
keep to your recommended diet of meals containing no more than about 30%
fat. However, these side effects may occur in some individuals over a
period of 6 months or longer. If you are concerned about these or any other
side effects you experience while taking XENICAL, talk to your doctor or
pharmacist.
I've never heard of Xenical having the same side effects as Phen-phen. I
think that some are still confusing it with XENADRINE.
— George B.
July 12, 2002
Xenical is a pretty big capsule, I thought taking large pills of any kind
would be a problem after surgery.
— garnet156
July 12, 2002
I wouldn't take Xenical again EVER - just listen to one single commercial
and the listing of side effects this has on your body - it's crazy. The
only thing left behind was growing a 3rd boob or something - it's just
wild. I'm with the other poster who said that she doubts if you'll need it
after surgery. WLS pretty much directs itself and you won't be eating 1/4
of the calories that you normally do - ask your doc though if still
concerned or worried or wanting to take this stuff after surgery - it's all
about personal choice, I suppose. :) Good luck to you.
— Lisa J.
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