Weight loss surgerys

[Jonny96]

Hello Everyone, my names Jonny im new here, im 22 and weigh 20stone and am struggling to lose weight ive tried many diets over the years (since 14 - 15 ) im with slimming world now as it probably the only one left to try, in the 6 months ive been there ive lost and gained and cant seem to keep this weight off, my BMI is 39, I have a lower back condition which is a problem as I cant really do much excerise, Im weighing up weight loss surgery options now, can i have some help please.

[YellowRose55]

Hi Jonny96 and welcome to the weight loss forum.

Give the NHS 12 week plan a try before you consider surgery as I think you will find it very helpful.

We have put together a Newbie pack with all the information you will need to find your way around the forum and to get you started. Spend a few minutes to read through all the information as it is important to help you enjoy the best things the forum as on offer. The link is below:

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Good luck with your first week.

[Cookie101]

Welcome Jonny96, The weight loss surgery is an extreme measure and I hope you can find a safer and far more successful solution here with us. We all understand the difficulties of trying to lose weight. On this forum you'll find plenty of advice and support so please stick around.

[Hidden]

Hi Jonny96 . Welcome to this wonderful forum. I have been a yoyo dieter for 35+ years and jumped from one slimming club to the other with limited success just to see the weight go back on plus some. You have youth on your side and you can lose the excess weight without surgery and doing limited excercise. YellowRose55 has given you a guide on how to use the forum and I suggest you give it a good read, look at the NHS 12 Week Healthy Eating plan and check out the NHS BMI Calculator which will give you a personal daily calorie allowance. There's a weigh in daily and Sundays is open until 10pm. The support on the forum is fantastic, non judgemental, available 24hrs and free. Win win.👍☺

I am female 5ft 3 and had a BMI of 39 when I started which is coming down. Don't think of this as a diet but a healthy eating plan and you will succeed. Wishing you well on your journey.😊

[Tiggerr]

Welcome Jonny,

There is definitely a workable path that doesn't require surgery. Follow the link that YellowRose has supplied you and start from there.

Whilst exercise will assist in weight loss it isn't a prerequisite to weight loss. There are people here who aren't able to exercise and yet lose weight. It mostly boils down to food management.

Shout out if you have any questions at all and good luck!

[Minniewinny 5 stone Maintainer]

Welcome to the forum Jonny96

Have a good slow read of the newbie post - I call it the sat-nav to the forum benefits..

Have a wonder around the daily diary in events as many of us are on different types of weight loss plans.. We all respect your freedom to choose your route.. Please give yourself some time to see how the support on here along with new ways of thinking and acting towards food can help you avoid the surgery option 😉

Enjoy the forum and join in as much as your able to get the best from it..

Cheering you on 🎉🎉🎉

[SammySparrow68]

You can do it! I'm new too. Together we will succeed!

[Tiggerr in reply to SammySparrow68]

Hi SammySparrow68 and welcome,

Just tagging an administrator Minniewinny so that you can get the official welcome.

Good luck!

[Hidden in reply to SammySparrow68]

Welcome to this wonderful forum SammySparrow68. Wishing you well on your journey.😊

[panda8535]

I was referred to Your Shape programme by my GP. I attend weekly classes on diet and lifestyle followed by a training session. I have found that tracking my calories intake by using Myfitnesspal app forces me to be aware of every calorie that goes into my mouth. I have been able to keep to 1500 calories a day and still feel full by eating healthy foods. I am 2 stone lighter than at new year and feeling much better, mentally positive and more energetic. I hope that these can be of help to you too.

[BridgeGirl Administrator 2 stone in reply to panda8535]

Very positive response panda8535 , you're doing so well

Good to hear you got some helpful guidance from your GP

[Cally10]

Welcome. I’m sure you will find this forum helpful. I’m just completing week 7 of the NHS plan. Give it a go. Good luck.