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Weight loss injections/treatments

Discuss weight-loss injections and treatments, including personal experiences. Mumsnet hasn't checked the qualifications of anyone posting here. You may wish to speak to a medical professional before starting any treatments.

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Mumof3dogs · 05/09/2024 10:47

Am considering going down the ozempic type route to get 20kilos off to get to a healthy weight .
I've tried the diet way with some success but this I'm thinking would give me the support that my post menopausal metabolism needs .

My question is what are my chances of getting it on the NHS or is private funding the only way ?
Currently got BMI of 35 down from 41 a year ago .

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Dreamerinme · 05/09/2024 12:32

I’ve wondered this too OP as it seems from all these threads that everyone is paying for it privately. I would like to try it too but can’t afford it at present.

SilenceInside · 05/09/2024 12:43

From what I can tell, the chances are very slim and really it's only possible if you have type 2 diabetes. For weight loss alone I think nearly all GPs can't prescribe it, and those that do normally require you to have gone through at least two tiers of other weight loss strategies that they prescribe. A process that can take a couple of years to satisfy.

longdistanceclaraclara · 05/09/2024 12:58

You need to have tried 3 treatments for T2 first, even then it's a slim chance.

WeAllHaveWings · 05/09/2024 13:01

Everything I have seen here and on facebook is saying only those with very extreme BMIs or other health related issues such as diabetes are getting injectables on the NHS, I haven't seen anyone getting it "just" for weight loss.

I assume you have looked at and compared Ozempic and the newer more effective Mounjaro?

Belindabelle · 05/09/2024 16:29

I would say impossible to get it prescribed on NHS at the moment for weight loss alone.

However I am really hoping that this is going to save me money in the long run.

When I am in the mood I can spend a ridiculous amount of money on food and alcohol. Hopefully this is going to end.

I have thousands of pounds worth of clothes that are too small. Being able to fit back into these clothes will save me a fortune as it will be like getting a whole new wardrobe.

At least that’s what I am telling myself.

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Mumof3dogs · 05/09/2024 17:15

WeAllHaveWings · 05/09/2024 13:01

Everything I have seen here and on facebook is saying only those with very extreme BMIs or other health related issues such as diabetes are getting injectables on the NHS, I haven't seen anyone getting it "just" for weight loss.

I assume you have looked at and compared Ozempic and the newer more effective Mounjaro?

What's the difference between the 2 drugs ?

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WeAllHaveWings · 05/09/2024 19:34

https://onlinedoctor.asda.com/uk/wegovy-vs-mounjaro-vs-ozempic.html

There is lots online about the differences, most of the prescribers have similar information on their sites. Here's one picked at random.

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