Has anyone gotten weight loss surgery on the NHS?

[BettyBigBum]

15 yesrs I've been over weight.

15 years of dieting and I'm bigger than ever.

My BMI is 40.1

Ive depressed. Been on meds over a decade. My weight directly contributes to my depression, anxiety and paranoia. I can't go anywhere or do anything. I feel like everyone's looking at me.

I lose and gain the same 2 stone over and over. Maybe 3 to 4 times a year. I never keep it off.

I can't do this anymore.

How likely is it that I can get surgery? :(

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You need a supportive doctor first of all. I had a sleeve done about six years ago. My bmi now is 41 but was much more then. You need to be realistic as things have changed. I think there is a process now where you have to try different things first to see if anything else will work. Be honest and say what you have done and what you found difficult. I couldn't do some like the tablets because I have a bowel condition.

DM me if you want more info. It is a tough process but I would have it done again in a heart beat.

Do you have any weight related conditions?
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Unlikely you will get surgery without them at that BMI.

I think you have to lose a few stone first.

My BMI was 41 when I started dieting. It's about 28 now, so still a way to go but it is possible. Just calorie counting, no gimmicks or products or bullshit.

I've seen the doctor about my weight several times over the last 5 to 10 years.

The NHS website says bmi of 35 with conditions. Or over 40 without.

Ive tried everything

Slimming world
Weight watchers
Exante
Slim and save
Keto
5:2
Fasting
Low carb
Low fat
Just plain old healthy eating

I can't stick to any of it. I just can't.

Also had

Alli tablets

And tried the saxenda pens out of my own pocket, which made me Really ILL

I feel like I cnat do this anymore.I self harm because of it.
I binge and purge because of it.

I shaved my hair of because of it. I feel like I'm on the edge and I just need help to be happy and lose weight

Have you tried hypnotherapy? Do you have a partner or family to help support you?

Ye sive had hypnotherapy privately at a cost of £70 a week. And I'm on benefits. I literally gave up everything. Had 6 sessions with no effect

Yes I have support.

Honestly, I think it would be incredibly irresponsible for any doctor to agree to weight loss surgery at the moment. You sound like you're in a very dark place - I get it, I also have a history of eating disorders and associated behaviours like self harm - but I would really urge you to seek psychological support first before you consider anything drastic.

You have to see a psychiatrist or therapist for assessment before being accepted
Had it on the nhs 9 yrs ago

I decided to cough up £10k and do it privately. From decision to surgery in about six weeks. Best thing I've ever done. BMI was 47. Now 30 having lost nearly eight stone in just under eight months. Get it done and ditch the diets. They DONT WORK. weight loss surgery is proven to

I can't t afford it privately :(

It’s a long process around 18m-24m, your GP needs to refer you to the bariatric team then you’ll have to attend group meetings, consultants clinic, see a dietician, see a psychologist, lose a certain percentage of your body weight before even being considered for the surgery and added to the waiting list. At least that now it’s works in our trust.

Yes, the poster above has described the process well. You qualify for a referral so do see your GP and get referred, but once you're within weight services there will be further hoops to jump through. Good luck!