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Weight loss surgery

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Monsterjam · 08/05/2023 16:54

I have a bmi of 42. Starting to see poor health due to weight. Yes of diets etc etc. is weight loss surgery on the nhs and option or should I start looking at loans?

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Someo · 08/05/2023 16:59

It's an option as your BMI is over 40. Having said that thr wait could be years and during that time you'll have to have meetings with dieticians and what not.

I had a sleeve gastrectomy using a loan.

Alternatively vitality health cover 80 or so percent of WLS after a year of premiums.

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