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To think there is no way I can lose 11 stone without surgery

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Yesand8 · 19/12/2025 20:20

Just seems a huge amount I’ve managed to lose a stone or two which I’ve now gained back but never a massive amount

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Yesand8 · 19/12/2025 20:36

Evertonish · 19/12/2025 20:25

I think you're right. Of course there are a handful of examples where people in your position have succeeded but they are very few. And as you've said, you've already put in hard work before, have it show results for a bit but the found it impossible to maintain them.

I think surgery or GLP-1 medication is the way to go. 11 stone is an overwhelming task, and it's not a personal failing on your part so you don't have to punish yourself to lose it - give yourself some help. Maintaining a healthier weight will be work enough, don't flog yourself to even get to base camp.

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Yes I mean tbh I’ve seen very few people who have lost even say six stone plus without surgery but just not an option for me to pay privately.

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idontwantthefluplease · 19/12/2025 20:35

Of course you can. One lb at a time. There are people before you that have done it, so it’s not impossible.

Ratioed · 19/12/2025 20:34

I’ve lost 10.5st using WLI. Absolute game changer for me.

Is this a possibility for you?

Evertonish · 19/12/2025 20:25

I think you're right. Of course there are a handful of examples where people in your position have succeeded but they are very few. And as you've said, you've already put in hard work before, have it show results for a bit but the found it impossible to maintain them.

I think surgery or GLP-1 medication is the way to go. 11 stone is an overwhelming task, and it's not a personal failing on your part so you don't have to punish yourself to lose it - give yourself some help. Maintaining a healthier weight will be work enough, don't flog yourself to even get to base camp.

Beachcomber74 · 19/12/2025 20:21

WLI game changer

WhitstablePearl · 19/12/2025 20:20

WLI are realistically the only way