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Have to lose weight for an operation..

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cookiejo
cookiejo

Just phoned GP to ask if they can prescribe Orlistat to be told they can't anymore unless i have diabetes or any other condition that is seriously weight related.. I am 104kg and have a BMI of 35 is the fact i want to do something about it and need a wee bit of help not a good thing..

 

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  • darren34782
    darren34782 cookiejo

    Posted

    I was borderline on the BMI weight but they gave it to me because my blood pressure was a bit high. A BMI of above  30  is the acceptance target for Orlistat. Not sure why your doc has refused. Google it & phone him back.
    • cookiejo
      cookiejo darren34782

      Posted

      Hi Darren.. Gp told me they have been told not to prescribe a month ago..

      am looking online to see if i can buy online.. Chemists have stopped selling Alli so ????

       

    • darren34782
      darren34782 cookiejo

      Posted

      Online costs a fortune, about £60. If you're preparing for an op try the cabbage soup diet. Eat as much as you want so never hungry & the pounds will drop off(temporarily)
    • cookiejo
      cookiejo darren34782

      Posted

      Unfortunately Darren the op i am having is a large hernia and bowel problem so as much as cabbage wouldn't be a bind the consequences would???

       

  • Adnamarrac
    Adnamarrac cookiejo

    Posted

    I didnt meet the requirements so my first doc says no then i went away and lost a stone which made my mental health a million times better, seeing this the 2nd doc gave me it without questioning me, try a diffrent doctor xxxx
    • cookiejo
      cookiejo Adnamarrac

      Posted

      Hi.. The gp is saying they have just been told not to prescibe unless blood pressure or diabtic... they have been told to refer people like me to weight management clinic.. long waitng list hence why i did orlistat in the first place..

       

  • rowenajd
    rowenajd cookiejo

    Posted

    Are you saying that this is the same for all gp's or just yours? I know orlistat/alli was withdrawn a couple of years ago and just checked on a couple of online chemists and alli isn't available so I wonder if they have been withdrawn again, I hope not!!!
  • darren34782
    darren34782 cookiejo

    Posted

    There was a gap because of a problem at the manufacturers. It's readily available now 
  • britneyspears
    britneyspears cookiejo

    Posted

    ask another GP? or buy XLS i think it is slightly weaker than Orlistat it' on offer at superdrug- you could just eat as though you are on the tablets you would still lose weight
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