Alli-Oops Bag: Not Just for Dieters

A colleague of mine was gastro-savvy enough to share her discovery of how people are preparing to deal with the digestive side effects they may experience taking Alli, Alli the new diet pill. By packing an Alli-oops bag of course! But I thought this was such a good idea whether or not you take Alli, especially if you are coping with a digestive condition like IBS, Crohn's Disease or Colitis,or even if you have an unpredictable constitution. A little preparation never hurts.

So what's in an Alli-oops bag you ask? Since Alli works mostly in the digestive system by blocking the fat you consume, you'll likely have increased bowel movements, looser stools or diarrhea. And the more fat you eat the uglier your side effects will be. That's why you need to follow the Alli-plan.

Yes, your decision to take Alli basically boils down to how much you can tolerate the digestive system side effects which may include: frequent bathroom trips, oily leakage, abdominal discomfort, gas and bloating.

But now that that the Alli boards are buzzing with folks coming to terms with the fact that some gastro-things will be out of their control and the bathroom will be a become a space for self-reflection among other things--ways to cope with the inevitable are emerging. Among the best and most practical: the Alli-oops bag.

Here's What You Need to Make Yours:

I suggest a chic Gastro-Girly Bag to start (discretion is key)

Contents:

baby wipes

lotion

body spray

extra panties

extra pads

extra pants

plastic bags

I would add some hand sanitizer too!

and of course A SENSE OF HUMOR!

Got more ideas for the Alli-Oops bag? Tell us!

Wondering What to Do About Those Oily Stains?


I came across this in the Alli forums:


First spray some kind of clothes stain remover all over the area (like shout)

-Then take some of your normal laundry detergent and rub into the fabric.

-Let it set for a few mins, making sure the whole oily spots are completely drenched in the laundry detergent. (scrub it into the clothing)

-Wash as normal in COLD water. (Warm/Hot water has a tendency of setting stain)

Hope that saves your clothes.

I wonder if we'll see more car trunks with an Alli-oops bag along side our emergency survival bags that we packed after 9/11?


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