Re: Fw: steatorrhea--Side effect question for BPD-DS

July 31, 2001

Ah, yes, steatorrhea from Xenical. I was put on Xenical the minute it

became available in the US. My PCP explained all of the side effects,

including the oily discharge. Did I believe him? NNNNNOOOOO!!!

Fortunately, I decided to give it the " acid test " at home. I ate

Peking Duck and Haagen Dazs for dinner, then sat back to await the

results. Let me tell you I had " results " most of the night!! It took

at least 6 months for my body to adjust to the extra fat being

excreted rectally instead of being absorbed through the intestine. I,

too, used maxipads to avoid leaking in public. That is no longer

necessary now, but I'm also much more careful of what I eat. I have

found that Xencial and its cousin, Precose, have slowed down my WT

gain, but not stopped it. So, on to the DS on Sept. 5, pending

insurance approval. I'll be happy to post a comparison of Xenical

induced steatorrhea v. DS induced steatorrhea if anyone is interested.

Awaiting Sept. 5 in NYC, pending ins. approval.

Packing for the hospital anyway. PHS/HealthNet doesn't rule my life!

July 31, 2001