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To wonder if I die, will there be a coffin big enough because I'm so fat?

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AppleJuiceAvid · 19/09/2026 01:28

Currently weigh more than 26 stone. Always struggled with my weight but lost a fair amount 8/9 years ago. Before that I had put on a lot of weight after being prescribed various antidepressants. In 2019, I was prescribed an antipsychotic on top of an antidepressant and that's when the weight gain worsened. Not eligible for weight loss medication and cannot get it privately as have a family history of thyroid cancer. Used to walk everywhere and now I can barely walk short distances without bad left pelvic/hip pain and getting out of breath. I've spoken to the GP and they made a referral to a hospital in another area, which could take a while. In the meantime, the weight gain is ongoing and I could die before then. Are there extra large coffins for the morbidly obese? Tired and trapped.

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SilenceInside · 20/09/2026 14:36

@AppleJuiceAvid there are many online pharmacies that do weight loss medication and many will take a more individual approach than Voy or Juniper will. I would suggest trying a doctor led pharmacy like Swift Doctor or Pharmulous and don't just rely on filling out their online form, you can contact them for further discussion if they initially reject you. I would probably try every single pharmacy on the list on the https://monj.co.uk/ website if necessary.

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