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NotFatEnough for NHS weight loss clinic

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NotFatEnough · 14/08/2014 16:54

Name changed as I feel so stupid.

Sitting in my GP surgery, I saw an advert for a Specialist Weight Loss clinic. Run by the NHS, a multi discipline service; dietitian, psychologist, physio etc. My BMI was 37, I have high blood pressure and gall stones so I plucked up courage and asked my GP for a referral, she readily agreed.

A few weeks further on, I had my appointment today. It was going really well, -" we can do this for you/we can do that for you". Finally at the end of the appointment I was weighed. My BMI was "only" 34 as I have lost weight recently due to gall stone problems which means I can't eat much and I am waiting for surgery. I was abruptly told that the clinic would not be able to help me but she would at least refer me to a dietician.

I feel devastated I have only lost weight because I am sick. The underlying problems are still there. I finally plucked up courage to ask for help and it was thrown back in my face.

Just wanted to vent because I feel so upset and frustrated. The media and Govt keep going on about how the obesity crisis, yet when someone seeks help they are told they can't have it. I am fucking furious!

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Namechangearoonie123 · 14/08/2014 16:58

Are you not obese? Or do they only help morbidly obese? They will have guidelines to follow.

Are you sure you don't just fall in the overweight category?

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juneybean · 14/08/2014 17:00

BMI over 30 is obese. That's a bit shit OP :( it's like you're not fat enough for help but still have a way to go to be "normal" (I too have a BMI of 34)

Could you go back to your GP and ask what to do next?

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NotFatEnough · 14/08/2014 17:02

Well 3 weeks ago my BMI was 37 it is now 34.something. If it was 35 they would still treat me but it is just under that. The point is I have only lost weight due to sickness. I think the morbid obese category must start at 35 with associated health problems. I am definitely obese!

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NotFatEnough · 14/08/2014 17:03

Thanks. I was told I needed to see the psychologist and also the dietitian and the physio. But then as I was a pound or so too light most of that help is no longer available. Seems bizarre as I am still borderline.