I am confused now by what everyone is saying! I thought and still do think that I have a great thing in lipozene!

I have been taking it for 8 days today and I have lost 5 pounds! That's excellent! It fills me up, as long as it is expanding and making me full - that's what I bought it thinking it would do in the first place!

I had "sloppy joes" for lunch today (I use a slice of toast, put the sloppy joe meat on that and then some grated cheese and eat it with a fork). Usually I can eat 4 of those, but I was STUFFED after 2, so I fed the other 2 to my kids!

I have 2 pills in the morning and then 30 min later I have a Slimfast and then at lunch I have 2 more pills and a light lunch and before dinner 2 more. I think I am doing well, and I will take it for a while longer before I make any big decisions .. but so far i am happy with it!

I bought mine at walmart for 19.88 and if I am not still loosing weight after this 2nd 10 day supply I just bought I will reconsider...

Well, you see the TV add and think, "How wonderful, a pill to neutralize the fat and rid your body of it." You call up and order the free trial and the trouble starts.

Your credit/debit card is charged after 30 days or so. In my case, in the amount of $41.25. (They even added a $1.35 fuel surcharge). Unfortunately you have received the product two weeks after the initial order. You have had not had a chance to try it out for a month.

Then the unauthorized auto shipments kick in. Try to cancel this. According to operators at 1-888-220-8907 you can't. So much for the 100% money back guarantee. (see www.lipozene.com)

My bank is now involved trying to stop and recoup unauthorized past and pending charges.

The Federal Trade Comission has a lot to say about Obesity Research Institute, LLC and it's other names such as Fiber Thin, LLC. See this following link to the FTC for more!

An exerpt: Defendants FiberThin, Obesity Research Institute, Henny Den Uijl, and Bryan Corlett are required to pay $1.5 million in consumer redress; the order contains a $41 million suspended judgment, which will become immediately due if it is found that the defendants misrepresented their financial situation. The order also contains standard record keeping provisions to assist the FTC in monitoring the defendants' compliance.

Time for FTC complaints? Class Action?

If one buys a product just from promises made on a commercial you are a sitting duck. If you don't have a computer to research got to the library. Don't take things at face value; especially when it goes into your body!! For every 1 positive comment there were more than 10 negative ones. What does that tell you?

Today is my first day trying Lipozene. I have to be honest, it was a bit of an impulse buy at Walmart. I've seen the adds multiple times and I had wanted to try it out. I wish I had researched the product beforehand, but since I've got it now...I might as well try it. It seems from these comments that it does work for some people.

The bottle instructs you to take 2 caplets about 30 minutes before eating and since I don't have a TON of weight to lose and each bottle only contains 30 caplets I wanted to ration them. I only took one 30 minutes prior to eating lunch.

I have to be honest, I feel like I've felt an immediate difference. I am ALWAYS hungry...always. And I ate lunch today at 1:00, it's now 6:00 and while I could eat, I'm not starving. So as far as repressing my appetite...I'd say it works.

But I'm only going off of one day, so...we'll see I guess.

I have been taking Lipozene for about 2 weeks now and have lost 10 lbs! I think that it's great!

It makes me feel full and has eliminated my between meal snacking. This is amazing for me because I snack all day long. I was only charged for the 30 day trial. You have to pay close attention to the questions they ask in order not to be charged for more bottles.

I was so pleased to find out that it is sold at Walgreens and Walmart. I'm going to keep on using it and see where it takes me.

I bought this at Walmart for $20.00 for two bottles. It has only been 3 days, but it has really curbed my appetite!

I will continue to use until the bottles are empty and evaluate my progress after that to see if I will be purchasing any more. I feel so bad for all of you who ordered online, thanks for saving the rest of us who read your posts...

I have been on Lipozene for about 5 days or one bottle's worth (taking 6 per day!).

I purchased mine at Walmart for $19.88 for 2 bottles of 30 pills. Not a bad price compared to the website. I take 2 in the am, then have a slim fast shake, then 2 at lunch w/another slim fast shake and then 2 before dinner, when I eat a normal meal.

I have not lost a single pound, but have lost 2 inches on my waist. Don't know what the end result will be but will keep taking until they are gone..

Wow!! I didn't even finish reading all that everyone has to say and I've already changed my mind! I was going to go purchase it today right after work. But I highly doubt that I will now. This is terrible and one thing I don't mess with is my money! Especially over a product that doesn't really work.

Thanks everyone! You have ALL changed my mind (those who were not happy with it of course!)

I tried Lipozene for the month, and not only did it not do anything for me, but when my 30 day trial period was up they would not refund my money because the 30 days period had passed.How can you try a product for 30 days and 30 days not pass?

That is the catch; if you keep it 30 days to try it out they say you kept it past the 30 day trail period, if you send it back before the 30 day trail period they say you didn't keep it a full 30 days to see if it would work.

Either way you won't get your money back. And that is false advertisement.

Has anyone read the fine print in the commercials?

People lost 3.84 pounds in 8 weeks -- that's twice as long as the free trial offer gives you. The fine print says diet and exercise are advised, but that would change your daily lifestyle, something which they say is not necessary.

Just some small points I wanted to let you all know about, because these commercials never tell you the whole truth about the product or how it works.

I was about to order the product online thank God I decided to read the comments of other people that did order their product.

Sounds to me that all of the people that have been charged extra need to contact the BBB and take legal action -- file a law suite on the company and the people that work for them. I feel that if nothing is done with this company they'll continue to keep getting rich off the consumer.

Sincerely Gena

I went to Wal-Mart & purchased the double package for only $19.99.

I've had them now for about a week. The first day I took two capsules three times a day (one 30 minutes before each meal).

Then the second day up to now, I only take two to four capsules because I'm not hungry at all. And then when I do eat, my portions are pretty much cut in half. If I try to eat what I normally ate, I would be STUFFED! Not full, but stuffed!

I feel more energized and less stressed. I've lost about eight pounds and at least 4 inches on my waist!

I just drink plenty of water and little or no exercise. It's working for me and FAST! I would recommend it for anyone!

Do" NOT" buy this.

I purchased this under false pretenses! Biggest scam I have been through over the internet.

When you call them they tell you more garbage.

When I received more bottles than I ordered thats when I decided to call, of course in order to cancel I had to FAX....a written letter to cancel and when I did that of course it took a few days for them to get it. That made it too late or should I say over the 30 days and they would not give me "MY" money that they basically STOLE out of my account.

I could not believe this, their actual words were this...

We have receieved your request for a refund, and cancellation on the lipozene monthly program (which I was scammed on in the first place) UNFORTUNATELY, we are UNABLE to process your request for the refund on the monthly program.

Per your instructions we have canceled your monthly program.

Lipozene has a 30 day money back guarantee, ONLY ON THE INITIAL TRIAL ORDER (boy they are slick) that begins upon receipt of the product by the customer.

PEOPLE they are ridiculous and rude as well. Do not fall into this like I did!

I just started using Lipozene today (bought it at Walmart for $20.00). However, my Sister-In-Law is using it and has lost 30 pounds. She is really happy with it. I hope it works that well for me.

If you read the fine print at the bottom of the TV advertisement, it says average of 3.5lbs lost over 8 week period.

I've been taking Lipozene. I had serious GI upset withing a few hours, and and major headaches!

I got Lipozene from Walmart for $20 for 2 bottles. I did a little research online and found out that the only real thing in it is glucomannan - a natural fiber, which made me feel better about trying yet another diet pill.

In order to show appreciable results, you need to take 1-3 grams 30-60 minutes before every meal. This is about 2-6 pills since each is about 665 mg.

So I bought a bottle of glucomannan for about $7.00 and use it interchangeably with the Lipozene. I also added in a Hoodia supplement which helps with appetite suppression. The first week, I took 2 before breakfast, 3 each before lunch and dinner. I lost 5 pounds in that week and actually started working out.

I'm 1/2 way into my second week and I've been able to lower the dosage since I'm just not that hungry around dinner time. I've lost another 4 pounds in 4 days.

I think it works, but you have to research before you buy and use a little common sense. I also didn't have the hassle of going though a crappy company.

My fiancée just bought the two trial bottles of Lipozene. I wanted to do some research because I am usually skeptical about purchasing as-seen-on-tv products over the phone.

After reading the posts on this site, and calling our bank, we are going to close out her account to keep her from having unauthorized payments drafted. This may sound extreme but is much easier and cheaper than dealing with Lipozene.

I have not used Lipozene but I can tell just by the commercial (that I see fifty times a day) that it is a scam. Think about it, they are telling us stuff we already know, but saying it in a way that makes it sound like a scientific breakthrough: "Body fat is unattractive," "body fat builds over the muscle, under the skin," "body fat can increase from lack of exercise." Duh.

They're not even telling you how much weight you will lose or how it works. They say you will lose "pounds of body fat." OK, how many and after how long? As for how it works, all they show you is a graphic of a pill opening up and spraying little pellets at someone's torso. The fat doesn't even disappear from the torso, it just becomes translucent. Hmm.

Of course, they have their "double-blind study" to prove that it works, right? Wrong. Read the fine print: An average of 3.65 pounds was lost over an 8 week university study, and diet and exercise is "recommended." Really? I thought "people were not asked to change their daily lives." 3.65 pounds over eight weeks? I can do that on my own, without being ripped off for some overpriced sugar pill.

Please don't fall for this scam, folks. It's so blatant it makes me sick. I can't believe they're getting away with it.

I have been taking this product for 2 months now and I have really noticed a difference. I have my Fiance taking them now and he has noticed a difference too!.

It really works for me, I am very happy with it!

I've seen the Lipozene commercials run nonstop on the Comedy Central Station for a long time now. So, out of curiosity I went to my local Wal-mart to see if they carried the product on their shelves. Sure enough they do, for $20, buy one get one free.

So, I picked it up. And I should have left it there. It is junk. I can spend 1/3 as much on fiber based products that would have more of an effect.

I would highly advise anyone looking to lose weight...DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY ON LIPOZENE!

Certainly explains why the commercials are aired late at night on the Comedy Central Station... because they are a joke.

I just started taking Lipozene yesterday. My mom purchased it at Wal-mart. I feel that it is working. I only took 2 pills but felt my hunger disappeared.

I am in grad school and eat late at night but last night I didn't. I actually went to bed without eating. Maybe it is because I has to go to the bathroom around 10pm and at that point, I was not hungry.

Anyway, as of today I had breakfast and a light lunch an I am not hungry so i guess we will see. I will update at the end of the week. I only need to loss about 15 lbs so I won't be discouraged if it doesn't work. I will go to the gym 3-4 times this week.

As some one else said I purchased the Lipozene from Walgreens and it was $24.99 for two bottles. I have lost about 10 pounds in 2 weeks. I like it. It makes me not hungry before I even want to eat. I have changed some eating habits, but I say it works! So far all the reviews have been about the price scam, try your local store first!

I tried Lipozene.

I lost 2 pounds the first week that I used it. To date, I have lost 20.5 pounds. I am female and went from 248.5 to my current weigh-in of 228. I paid $29.99 (or something like that) and I did get the one free bottle from my drug store.

I did have to change "my lifestyle", unlike the bottle reads. I had to (of course) dramatically cut back on my calories and fat intake, but any diet requires participation from the dieter. LOTS and LOTS of water (with Crystal Light).

I take 2 capsules daily and I drink at LEAST 4 - 1 liter bottles of water daily. Trust me... it will help you. It helps curb my "hunger pains". Nothing has EVER tamed this tiger I have in my tank, but Lipozene HAS taken that hunger pain away. I eat FAR less after one week than I EVER have.

Be patient. It won't come off in ONE week. Drink your water with it as instructed and eat healthy foods and it WILL help. It may not "mysteriously" melt the fat away, but it WILL help curb hunger - which is by far the HARDEST aspect of dieting - especially when you LOVE food like I do.

Good luck to you all -- and remember, just say "no" to online/telephone orders!

I can tell you that in 30 days I have lost 34 pounds. I took Lipozene 2 pills, 3 times a day 30 minutes before my meal.

Along with the 8 oz glass of water right behind it. Then began my meal. After my meal exercised for 30 minutes, sat up reading or doing a little house work for 30 minutes. Then I bathed to relax myself then went to bed.

Awoke went to work doing the same routine. Making time for everything else in my life. I purchased my Lipozene for 19.99 at Wal-mart as well.

I bought a 30 day supply (2 bottles). I got great results. I feel that Lipozene should be a jump start not a quick fix so get off it after the 30 days. Save your money. More importantly, it helps you to be more proud of yourself that you are doing it on your own.

Many people do not see results because of the way they take this. People see the pills when they go to the restroom. The problem is that you have to empty the pills into water, then drink the water. Way better results.

I have been taking lipozene for about 2 months and I am very, very unhappy with the results.

I have not lost any weight and I am on a strict diet as well. I am requesting my money be sent back to me as soon as possible. This is definitely a hoax. Also, I have contacted my lawyer in regards to this atter.

Ugh... what can you say.. only in America can they can get away with this. I do not use the product, was thinking of buying, but after reading all these negatives... I will stay away.

I even contacted them and after it started out ok, them thinking I was going to buy, then... I brought up the reviews and such about the product and if anyone there could help answer some questions before I buy. But no... it was BUY BUY BUY BUY!!

That's all they wanted... and they tell you that they have VERY few people return the product because it works so well. Ok... explain the 85%+ of users that are unsatisfied according to the feedback here?

As you guessed, no one could answer questions, and no supervisor was available to take calls. They "could" call me back if I gave them my phone number... I think not.

Told them, nevermind, seems this company is a scam. The service rep wasn't at all happy, and her "cheerful" persona changed drastically.

All I can say is stay away, do like others have said, eat more fiber, walk, take one less helping of something... knock cheese out for a week or two.. you will see the difference!

Good luck to all you that have had issues and I wish the BEST to those that are over weight!

I just started Lipozene this week. I must say that I was extremely disappointed when I ended up getting sick this morning and all 6 pills came up and none of the 6 were dissolved.

Yes, they were swollen but after 24 hours of taking the first two pills.... don't you think they should have dissolved?

The Editor said not to base results on putting a pill into water because our stomachs are a lot more powerful in dissolving something then water is.

Well here is your proof that it also doesn't dissolve in your stomach! All this pill does is expand a bit to make you feel full at each meal.

I would bet money that the stuff inside the pill does not go into your system at all. Start looking after you do a #2 and you will start to see swollen blue pills in the toilet.

What a Hoax this pill is and honestly I hope they get caught and sued!

I purchased Lipozene and after taking it for about a week with no results, stumbled across this website.

After reading everyone else's comments I called Lipozene right away to cancel my account, but they still charged me for another bottle which they STILL shipped out.

Now they say that I can't return it even though I'm very unhappy. CAUTION to anyone else who falls into this scheme!

The deal with Lipozene is that in 2004 the FTC sued Obesity Research Institute, LLC, Bryan Corlett, Dr Jonathan Kelley, et al for false advertising.

The District Court of So CA awarded $1.5 mil for consumer redress. The main ingredient is glucomannan used for constipation and cholesterol control.

Contact the FTC (www.ftc.gov) to see of you can get your money back- the company is still under monitoring by the FTC and courts to see that they uphold the consent decree.

I am on my second week of using the product and I have lost 8lbs. I walk 3 miles a day and drink a lot of water like is recommended.

This product will not work for everyone, everyone's body is different.

Bought mine at Wal-Mart. I have been eating a school lunch for five years at work. I have always cleaned my plate and also drink two cartons of milk.

I took my first dose of Lipozene and ate half of my lunch (felt full after a 1/4), only half of my dessert (NEVER IN HISTORY) and had to force down one carton of milk instead of two.

The pills make you feel very full... I was in shock. I firmly believe that if this continues, I have a great chance of losing pounds. Will keep you posted.

Editor's comments: Lipozene contains glucomannan, a fiber supplement. Basically that's what it does... fill you up and make you feel full, so you eat less.

I am a college students who ordered the pills just to lose some fat, and ended up in the hospital because of it.

Lipozene is a rip off, it caused a chemical reaction with my body, leaving me on the floor gasping to breathe and a pain on the left side of my body that's killing me. Save your money, don't buy it.

I have taken the product for a week and lost 5 lbs!

I have been using Lipozene for about 10 days, and have only had good results. So far I have lost 6 lbs. without changing my diet or exercise regimine.

After reading the comments I saw that Wal-mart sells the product so instead of going to the website I will go there. Also, I was never charged anything extra than what the website specifies.

Lipozene has decreased my appetite and helped to regulate my bowel movements. I think it is very interesting other people say that this is a scam because Lipozene has really helped me in the short time I have taken it. It really does work!

I have used Lipozene for the last two weeks. The company only charged me for what I took the one bottle with the free bottle. I lost two pant sizes and can't wait to lose more. I didn't know walmart sold this product so I will check there before ordering more but I can honestly say it worked for me.

I was very happy with the results. It didn't just take off weight but I lost inches too!

The first time I tried Lipozene I ordered it on TV. I knew that when you order a product on TV they will try to sell you more stuff so I was firm in letting them know I wasn’t interested in anything else but the trial. Anyway I did lose 6lbs in a month and it did jump start my weight loss.

I find that it fills me up and makes me have a regular bowel. If you’re going to give it a try I would suggest you try and buy it at a local store and forget about ordering it on TV.

Okay... I didn't order this off TV, I bought it at WalMart, 2 bottles for 19.95. So far it has been a week of working out 30 minutes and walking a mile plus taking the pills and I have dropped 8 pounds in 8 days. I love Lipozene and don't know why everyone hates it.

I have not ordered Lipozene, but I am so glad I read these comments before ordering. After reading everyone's experience, I think it would be stupid for me to try it. I'll try something else! Thank you so much for your honest responses.

I got mine at Wal-mart, two bottles for only $19.88. I have only taken for 3 days so far, and as I have two broken legs, I cannot work out but yet, clothes are a little loser. I am not hungry at all after I take them either and I only take them right before lunch time as I never eat breakfast anyhow. Come dinner time I still am not hungry. Hoping they keep up the good work.

It's a scam! I took 4 pills a day following instructions and had absolutely no results. I called today to cancel further shipments and to see about getting my money back.

They put you through an automated process which prompts you to the cancellation of auto shipments, but never prompts you to a representative. It told me my auto shipments would be canceled and a final payment of $39.95 would be charged to my credit card.

At that point I wanted to talk to someone but couldn't find a prompt, and finally when it was prompting me to answer questions, I just said "operator" and I ended up with one.

She said she couldn't refund my money because it had been over 30 days?

My pills only lasted 2 weeks and I started as soon as I received them, so how could it have been over 30 days?

It is a scam, so please avoid the aggravation!

Editors comments: Michelle, often the 30-day trial starts the day you order the product, not the day you receive it. Watch our video on how to avoid deceptive billing practices, click here!

I bought these pills and they work great for me.

I am attorney in San Diego investigating the fraudulent business practices of the Obesity Research Institute. I would appreciate the opportunity to talk with anyone who feels they have been taken advantage of by Lipozene and ORI. Please contact me at lipozeneclassaction@gmail.com

Guys, I tried this.....it is nothing more than fiber supplement.

However, if you make an order from a company such as this for 1 trial bottle and you complete the instructions for refusing future orders, you don't have to send back any unordered or cancelled product. And, they cannot charge you for it.

Send a letter to the company cancelling the product with the order number and any customer number to the company where the product came from. Send it registered mail.

Be clear that you want to end your arrangement.

If you get calls from the company, tell them you sent a registered letter and that if they do not cease sending you unordered product, you will contact your state's Attorney General and the Attorney General of the state the company ships from.

Then contact your local media's consumer help reporters and get the product on the news. This will usually get you a refund or at least end your problem. Their "collections" personnel arr frequently working for the product manufacturer. Inform them you are making a formal complaint to gov't officials and that you are putting them on notice that this is a dispute. This legally protects you from further shakedowns from these dubious companies.

It's a form of bullying and works for them. However, don't let yourself get taken in by intimidation.

Editor's comments: Some good points here. However, most free trial offers usually require enrollement in some sort of monthly billing cycle. If you accept the free offer, you will be responsible for all further orders *until* you cancel your participation in the program. And here's the thing... you probably were NOT aware you were going to be enrolled in a "membership" program.

I highly recommend you watch this video on what we call the "5-7 Day Free Trial Scam"...

Click here to watch the video!

I have been taking Lipozene for 3 days. Wow.

This time there is a lot to be said about these pills. I am full. It gives you a full feeling. Drink water with it.

Now that said... you know those little toys the kids buy - like a dinosaur that you place in water and it grows to the size of a grapefruit? That is kinda how my stomach feels. I will let you know if I lose any weight.

DO NOT order this product! It does not work and is almost impossible to get your money back.

The 30 day money back statement they make is only part true. 30 days from the first order date you make should be added to their statement.

So when they send you the second order that you do not ask for there is no way to return it or get your money back. It was an expensive lesson, but one well learned.

My advice to anyone trying to get there money back; keep phoning and asking to speak to the supervisor and keep telling them you are going to report them to the authorities. Hopefully you to can get your money back. Good Luck!

I am not here to praise this ridiculous product. I want to make a comment about Lipozene's most recent television commercial. Toward the beginning of the ad a voice comes on and states that body fat is "unattractive". I personally take a great deal of offense to that statement. I may be overweight, but I still think that my body is beautiful, and so does my husband. When the guy on the commercial says that about fat, he might as well just call me ugly to my face. I don't appreciate it at all. And by the way, I look just wonderful. All 234lbs. of me!

Everyone's body is different, and acts or reacts completely different to a variety of things than other people. What may work for me, may not for many others. All you can do is try different things till you find the one that works best for you. Meanwhile set a goal and stick with it -- don't blame the pills if you don't stick with a healthy sensible diet, AND exercise. Soda is one thing that can ruin any diet. Counting and limiting calories never hurt anyone.

I have tried many diet pills. I was taking prescription phentermine. I lost 20lbs in a month. I could no longer get the prescription, so I had to look for the next best thing.

I am currently taking the lipozene with ephedra, and hoodia. It's comparable with phentermine, not as good, but comparable.

The energy boost is really good. I have a big appetite and it took a lot of my hunger away. My diet mostly consists of fruits, veggies, and chicken. I don't like milk so I drink rice milk and take a calcium supplement.

Always talk to your Dr. before starting any diet. Research anything that you may have questions or concerns about. And remember, what might work for others, may not for you!

Editor's comments: We're a little perplexed by Sharee's comments; we've never seen a Lipozene with ephedra OR hoodia. Lipozene contains glucomannan... that's it, that's all. If there's a version that contains ephedra/ephedrine, that's a concern since ephedra is illegal in the U.S. and many other countries.

Readers will probably think this is gross...but when I saw it, to me it was alarming!

I went to the toilet, and when I was about to flush, I saw some green things floating in the toilet(about 6 of them). I was alarmed, because I had not eaten anything green.

So I decided to pull one out and examine it. Lo and behold, when I pressed against it with a plastic spoon, it was a Lipozene capsule that simply changed color in my bowels.

It had not even dissolved, the powder was still in tact. These pills are a hoax!! Don't buy them, this is bogus and the company are complete liars!

I tried it myself, I place one capsule in a glass of water. I returned 24 hrs later and the pills were slightly swollen and had NOT dissolved. Gimmick!

Editor's comments" We've heard from other visitors that the Lipozene capsules do not always digest properly. However, we'd caution against using the "water test" as conclusive evidence of this. The stomach is a harsh environment and contains hydrochloric acid for digestion. In no way is a glass of water representational of the human digestive system.