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Getting Orlistat prescribed?

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Beth777
Beth777

Hi there,

I am 25 years old and over the past few years I have put on a lot of weight; I've always been big but I've lost control recently. I am 5"4 and I currently weigh over 16 stone, by BMI comes up at 38.7 rolleyes

I have been trying to lose weight but I just go through a cycle of losing a couple of pounds and putting them back on. I've tried all sorts of dieting & am trying to swim regularly but it's not shifting really.

I don't wanna live the rest of my life like this, I'm getting an increasingly bad back and my knees are always painful. I think I need some help, but I don't know how to ask my doctor for Orlistat. My surgery isn't great and I really hate going there, any way I can make it smooth and easy would be great! Thanks smile x

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  • yvonne_95320
    yvonne_95320 Beth777

    Posted

    I basically told my doctor how I felt but to be honest I had asked a couple of years ago and was refused but due to having health problems and being heavier than I ever had been the doctor prescribed them for me. Good luck and just be honest. Xx
  • rallyali
    rallyali Beth777

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    Hi Beth, I'm trying to loose similar amounts to you and just had Orlistat prescribed. I think the attitude of GPs has changed with the current emphasis on obesity. Previously my GP said no. I've been exercising 2-3 times a week; running, gym and pilates for the past 2 years. My shape has changed and having toned muscles has made a big difference with my painful joints but I have really struggled to loose weight.

    Good luck.

  • Beth777
    Beth777

    Posted

    Thanks guys. I am going to try and get in and ask about it - did you guys ask specifically for Orlistat or did the Dr suggest it first?

    I'm the heaviest I've ever been now and it's really getting me down. Ali I've been trying exercise too, I'm hoping it will help with my knees. Tried SW too but it was really disheartening after a while. 

    • rallyali
      rallyali Beth777

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      I have chronic pain and take a lot of prescription painkillers to help, they aren't particularly effective. I normally expect the GP to say, "of course it would help if you loose weight..." This time I told him about the low fat changes I had started to make and reminded him about my exercise then asked if we could give Orlistat a go.

      I think that doing the reading about low fat and trying to keep to under 15g of fat per day before I asked probably swung the decision.

      There is a good website called Organise Yourself Skinny and Ainsley Harriotts Low Fat Meals in Minutes is good. I'm a veggies so I use a lot of Rose Elliot recipes too.

      Hope it goes well.

  • maria2015
    maria2015 Beth777

    Posted

    What country are you in I been on them 5 days already feeling change and sticking to it my 1 week weigh in is Saturday I would give them a try
    • Beth777
      Beth777 maria2015

      Posted

      I am in the UK Maria. Fantastic, I hope you have a good result on your weigh in!
  • Beth777
    Beth777

    Posted

    Thanks a lot guys, been to the docs this morning and am ashamed to say I was heavier than I even thought I was, and a BMI over 40 so she recommended Orlistat.

    Got it now and going to start it, just gonna have a look around here for advice on what not to eat as she didn't give me much advice in the way of that. She was lovely and helpful though. Thanks again smile

    • laur83
      laur83 Beth777

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      Hey Beth im new to the forum and I got perscribed Orlistat yesterday by my doctor I started taking yesterday Ive been on slimming world for 3 weeks and lost 6lb so far hopeing these help me aswell! Good luck smile xx
    • Beth777
      Beth777 laur83

      Posted

      Fab, well good luck to you! Well done, 6lbs so far is great!

      Seems we are starting a journey together, this place seems very supportive. Just trying to work out what I can/can't eat now, can't believe the fat in some things I thought were good! (Houmous, looking at you o_o)

    • maria2015
      maria2015 Beth777

      Posted

      I've joined a group on facebook there amazing you should join x
    • maria2015
      maria2015 laur83

      Posted

      Do you use same name mine is Maria Spurs Fragoulis there very helpful we chat daily
    • Beth777
      Beth777 maria2015

      Posted

      Ah I'm not on Facebook, but the support of the people here seems really good smile
    • maria2015
      maria2015 Beth777

      Posted

      Yes they are I get more replys and support than I do on steady health
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