I have been taking the product known as Alli for about 2 weeks aswell as my sister and my mom we have had similar effects I lost 2 lbs. the 1 st week and 3 the second my mom opposite weeks but same total we do the same everday activity and eat the same but smler portions but as for my sister she gas had the best results she lost 5 lbs. than 7 she has been eating alot healthier than usual and as for the infamous side effects the first day my mom experienced gas all day after taking Alli and we all have not had oily discharge or diahrrea but we all now use the restroom atleast 3-4 times a day its not as bad as you think but know everytime after a meal about 15 min be ready like clockwork well I hope this was helpful.