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agata30
agata30

Hi, can anyone recommend what i should do please? I have tried absolutely everything to lose weight and any change that i've seen is me gaining even more...and it's not a little...i have gained 10 kilos since may this year and this is now getting ridiculous...i've heard of this medicaion but really doubt if my GP would prescribe it for me...what should i do? if i mention it to my GP do i stand any chance they will? please any help would be appreciated...im having a nervouse breakdown now and really need help but no one seems to be bopthered to help me as Im not THAT fat...but to me I am- and on the other hand surely i shouldn't have to wait till my weight reaches the zenith and it then is life threatening sad please anyone help...

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  • magnolias
    magnolias agata30

    Posted

    I was 12 stone 13lbs when I started on or list at but my bmi was 30 that is why I was allowed it  I am now just 12 stone  not a lot but I'm happy my goal is 11 stone , so you don't have to weigh huge amounts before your allowed it  go ahead and ask and good luck and hugs xxmags 
    • agata30
      agata30 magnolias

      Posted

      Hi Donna, really? OMG im going to try then asap, as my BMI is 32 sad i have a doctor's appointment on wednesday so really hope they can give it to me...thanks for your response and good luck to you too smile x

       

  • fatfairy
    fatfairy agata30

    Posted

    Hiya. Most gps will give it u but not straight away. I had to show I had the will power and loose 8lb on my own before he'd give them to me. 

    1st time I went I said I'd heard of them and could I have a percription. It's still hard work these pills are not magic u still have to diet. Everything below 5% fat, u have to be low fat all the way else u get awful side effects. 

    • agata30
      agata30 fatfairy

      Posted

      If I was able to lose that 8Ib on my own then I wouldn't need any meds sad I've tried absolutely everyhting, every diet in the world, gave up sweets etc and exercised 6 days a week for 3 months - not even a pound lost, not even one centimeter sad instead i gained and gained all the time sad
  • charlottedunne9
    charlottedunne9 agata30

    Posted

    I went to the doctors for something else and mentioned weight and the doctor recommended them to me saying theh work really well. I guess every doctor is different but just make it clear you want them. They have to listen to you.
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