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Mrs_Mac
Mrs_Mac

when you reach your target weight what happens? do you stay on the blueys for a while after that to maintain the weight loss, or does your GP just stop giing them to you? 

Thanks everyone xx

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  • fattymeno
    fattymeno Mrs_Mac

    Posted

    Excellent question Mrs Mac! Unfortunately I don't ever see the day that I'll reach that point so it has never ocurred to me to ask!
    • Mrs_Mac
      Mrs_Mac fattymeno

      Posted

      I havent reached it yet, but i was just wondering, hopefully somone on here will know rolleyes
  • SamT-NE
    SamT-NE Mrs_Mac

    Posted

    Hi.  I was on the tablets for around 7 months and lost approx 6 stone.  My BMI dropped from just over 39 to just over 25. Both the Practice Nurse and myself both agreed that I should stop the tablets, as she reckoned my way of eating and selecting food was totally different now.  And now 4 months down the line I have lost a further half a stone without the tablets.  I still tend to stick to a low fat diet and eat the same things as if I was on the tablets!   So far so good x
    • Mrs_Mac
      Mrs_Mac SamT-NE

      Posted

      Well done Sam thats amazing you must be very proud.

      Thanks for the reply xx

  • Niclips
    Niclips Mrs_Mac

    Posted

    Well I hope I get to the point where I find out! Another 4 stone to go!!!!! But in answer, I very much doubt that you would stay on the tablets if you get to your taget weight as there are very strict government guidelines with regards to these tablets and the 5% weight loss every 3 months. But I love your positive attitude, you go girl. x
    • Mrs_Mac
      Mrs_Mac Niclips

      Posted

      Thanks hunny, i will ask when i go to get weighed next.

      Take care xx

  • corinne11
    corinne11 Mrs_Mac

    Posted

    Hi hun i was thinking the same thing they dont tell you much what happens afterwards ask them at your next weigh in i dont think they would stop straight away i woulda thought you would have to maintain your reached weight for a while then come off them when you can do it yourself.... Or thats what im hoping let me know if you find any info in it ill do the same hun take care xx
    • Mrs_Mac
      Mrs_Mac corinne11

      Posted

      I have another months supply before i get weighed next, but i will certainly ask when i go back. 

      Take care xx

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