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AIBU to ask GP for weightloss jab?

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FriendlyFriend · 15/10/2024 23:57

Im 43, bmi 37, 5ft 8inc, size 18. Ive recently had my over 40s health MOT at the doctors and ive got high blood pressure and cholesterol (they text and want me to go in a statin). Ive not really discussed my results properly yet with them as we keep missing each other on the phone.

i saw the GPs will prescribe it for those classed as obese (me) and have high BP.

morally should i? Could i use this opportunity with the weight loss jab to change my lifestyle/habits?

OP posts:
Icanthinkformyselfthanks · 16/10/2024 00:06

Go ahead and ask for a referral but you may have a wait.

Ponoka7 · 16/10/2024 00:05

The GP will prescribe Xenical first. Although you are obese, you aren't in category 3, so I don't think you'll be approved for the jabs yet.

SendMeHomeNow · 16/10/2024 00:04

Incredibly difficult to get it on the NHS for weight loss unfortunately. Nothing to stop you asking though.

UncharteredWaters · 16/10/2024 00:03

It’s unlikely that your gp will prescribe it. Most are sending people to weight loss services until there is better guidance about the long term plans for injectables.
Otherwise the gp services are going to be flooded by this work and have no funding for it.

Original poster
FriendlyFriend · 16/10/2024 00:00

Ive been toying with buying it but £200 a month is just not practical for me atm. Just about to become a single mum so moneys tight

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RowdyTiel · 15/10/2024 23:58

Can you afford to buy it as many people do?