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2011cw · 15/03/2019 22:01

Does anyone have any recommendations for the best clinics where BMI isn't as much an obstacle.
Weight loss isn't going as well as I would like and I don't want to start this incredible/terrifying journey to be turned away because of my BMI. Thanks

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mummyofdaughters · 16/03/2019 14:04

No idea about BMI but I had IVF at The Lister in London and couldn't fault them!

LividLaughLove · 16/03/2019 14:09

They will usually go up to BMI 35 whereas NHS is 30.

You might get lucky with foreign clinics above that. They’ll all tell you your chances are much lower if you’re heavier.

I KNOW it hurts to hear it and you just want to get on with it. Do you have a diagnosis or is BMI possibly part of the issue?

I lost 10kg recently to get below 30 with the help of Couch25K - more than happy to chat on PM if you want to.

2011cw · 16/03/2019 15:39

@mummyofdaughters thanks we have had a look there, location wise could be challenging as we are about a 4 hour drive away. thanks for recommendation.
@LividLaughLove- my BMI is currently 38 🙄🙈 I've read about alot of places being 35 but I've seen in some threads on here people with higher BMI's being accepted.
I know the risks are higher with bigger BMI I just feel like giving up as currently not losing any weight despite all my efforts :(
I have PCOS and both tubes are completely blocked so IVF is our only option and I think I'm just worried after waiting for so long and getting told we can't be accepted due to my weight .
Congrats on your weight loss and I hope you have a successful journey 😘

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