Is it worth seeing a GP about weight loss?

[FelicityBeedle]

I’m currently calorie counting to lose weight, this works for me but I lose willpower eventually. My BMI is 41 and I need to lose weight.
My question is whether it’s worth seeing a GP/nurse/AHP about losing weight, or if they’ll just tell me the obvious I already know? Thanks

Just realised my title sounds like I’m losing weight, oops

If you think there is a medical reason like a thyroid issue then go to the GP. But if you know it's because you are overeating then there probably isn't much they can tell you outside of a suggested diet plan.
There are a lot of Mumsnet support groups on weight loss chat with people following various eating plans and helping each other. You could try one of those.

My DH was prediabetic and was allocated an NHS coach to help him lose weight. There was an app and regular phonecalls. He did find it helpful and lost weight and is no longer prediabetic.

It’s worth going to rule out thyroid issues or any other medical reason. When those tests come back you can chat to the dr about way forward.

My Dr was extremely helpful. Over a certain BMI they can refer you to specialist dieticians and other hospital services specifically for weight loss issues. They have physios, psychologists etc to look at the wider issues around weight loss and offer support. Sometimes an online group or weightloss programme like SW or WW isn’t enough. Although I believe in my area you have to prove you’ve tired weightloss programmes and they haven’t worked for you

I was tested for thyroid issues about 6 years ago when I got my depression diagnosis. Rather embarrassingly I am a physio student, I know the theory just putting it into practice is difficult.

I think I’ll give this a damn good go, and if I’m not seeing progress see them. The reason o asked is one of the NHS pages said to see a doc about losing weight if your BMI is over 40 but it seems a bit daft

It absolutely is! Hopefully your GP is as understanding as mine.
I have a BMI of 49. I’ve been trying to lose weight for years and currently under the eating disorder service for BED, although due to shortages their service can’t offer much at the moment.
I spoke to my GP the other day and said I can’t carry on. She was calm, reassuring and very pleasant and suggested it was time to look at other options. I’ve been referred for the next stage (I have no idea what yet).

Your gp can refer you to nhs programmes that help you do more exercise and have weight loss mentors.

I’m sure they can give you guidance but it’s all boils down to you. I’m 2.5 stone off as of this morning so I understand it’s hard

I discovered you could self-refer to the dietitians at my local health board. I did the form as my bmi had tipped over 35 & I was fed up. I assumed it wouldn't be that helpful but actually they have a support group & it's very good. It's a course about the simple stuff but sometimes it's nice to concentrate on basics.

Don't worry about being a physio, I have PT qualifications, everyone needs a coach sometimes. 😁

Seems you need a GP referral where I am sadly. Like o say I’m going to give it a go and I’ve bought some orlistat (I know it’s likely to be grim) just to give me a kick start. 1kg down, 49 to go