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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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Article on BBC on weight loss injections today

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Orangesandlemons77 · 13/01/2025 12:40

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/clyn92j4nn2o

Article on the first people getting these on the NHS, just sharing out of interest.

Ray, a 62-year-old man with closely cropped hair, smiling slightly as he looks towards the camera during an interview at his home.

‘I feel blessed to get Wegovy weight-loss jab’ - but can the NHS afford it for all?

We meet some of the first NHS patients, as expert says funding everyone eligible would "bankrupt" the service.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/clyn92j4nn2o

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Orangesandlemons77 · 14/01/2025 16:42

I thought just one was diabetic and on MJ, rest were obese with other problems and on wegovy?

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FatsiaJaponicaInTheGarden · 14/01/2025 16:50

Orangesandlemons77 · 14/01/2025 16:42

I thought just one was diabetic and on MJ, rest were obese with other problems and on wegovy?

Oh I think you are right I just assumed! Not the same in my area.

I'm not a dissimilar weight and it's shocking to see how big that looks. Ive just started MJ though so really hoping to see results.

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