Alli and....well, just read on....

So, I am on day two of the patch and have not had a cigarette since Sunday night at about 9:55 p.m. I am feeling pretty good especially since I jogged even further tonight and could already tell a difference after such a short period of time. The evenings are the hardest but I am really trying to push through. I am hoping this keeps up....

So, on to the Alli pills I have started taking. GROSS ALERT - For anyone who may have a weak stomach or gets grossed out easily, this would be the time to stop reading this post. I had already heard that taking these pills may cause 'anal leakage.' If you think I am kidding, I am not at all (although not through experience). This is how last night/this morning went with talking to Jon and Stacy about this drug. Here is my convo with Jon last night:

Mel: Babe - you will never guess what I bought today?
Jon: Oh shit, what?
Mel: Chill. I bought Alli to help me lose weight AND to help mitigate any potential weight I may gain while trying to quit smoking.
Jon: You did WHAT?!?! I thought that shit was for extremely overweight people. What the hell are you thinking?
Mel: Oh Jon - you are being ridiculous! Anyway, I was reading the label and it said it may cause the following: loose stools that are hard to control, anal leakage.
Jon: I also heard that. You better be careful and I suggest you stop taking the damn things.
Mel: Whatever

This morning's follow-up convo as I am getting dressed:

Jon: Seriously, Melis?!?!
Mel: WHAT?
Jon: So, I guess you are not going to take Alli anymore?
Mel: Why would you say that?
Jon: Didn't we just talk about anal leakage last night?
Mel: So? I have been fine.
Jon: I would suggest getting the hell out of those white pants and save yourself from that embarrasment at work.
Mel: Shut up

I get to work, white-knuckling the drive in and wanting a cigarette (but I did not have one). I check in with Stacy and we are chatting. I tell her about Alli. Here's how this goes:

Mel: So, I heard that Alli can cause anal leakage
Stace: OMG - yes. I knew someone that took it and had to bring an extra change of clothes everywhere she went.
Mel: What tha?!?!
Stace: Yeah. She went to a BBQ, had one hot dog and in 20 minutes made a beeline for the bathroom.
Mel: Hmmmm....

So, all signs are pointing to this crap (no pun intended). However, because it's blocking fat, I think that really happens if you food high in fat content which causes the AL. So, there's just another reason to stay away from fatty foods. Oh, Alli.......how in the hell did the FDA approve this?