challenges

[heatherbower]

i have numerous problems and struggling with pain i have had to change my job and the hours i work to part time as i have a spine problems gout, hyatous hernia, i am having a hand operation in a week and I also have sever depression due to my weight as my husband always call me a fat whale pig etc until i divorced him i have IBS i have tried to lose weight and gone onto a protine diet but had to stop as it caused me gout in my knees so i struggle to walk with the pain i can't walk very far due to my life time of cronic asthma i do try and live my life normally but its agony as my weight is bad my BMI is 37+ plus and thought i would ask my doctor if he could refer me for gastric band as i can no longer afford one as my job had to be changed but i am scared too incase he tells me to stop eating too much i don't eat a huge amount but i struggle to exercise due to my illness i know if i had the gastric band i would have no problems with my asthma back IBS and depression i was hoping for some imput and advice can i get help please

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Hi and welcome to the forum heatherbower firstly I would just like to say none of us on here are medically trained and can only go by our own experience There are members on here that have lost loads of weight by following the NHS 12 week plan

Yes it takes time and you have to work at it, but it is a lot better than having surgery in my opinion

The forum is very supportive and I would like to invite you to join our Newbie Club, which we hope will be a good place for you to connect with members, who are also just starting out, or re-starting.

If you just post a few words on the October Newbie Club thread to introduce yourself and respond to others there you will soon feel part of the club.

Follow this link to the Newbie club: healthunlocked.com/nhsweigh...

Please read all the information carefully, it is very useful and can be referred to whenever you want to check something.

It just remains for me to wish you well on your journey

[Tiggerr]

Welcome Heather. It sounds a bit hollow when I say sorry to hear about everything you're having to deal with but the sentiment is no less true. Forget the name calling (shameful) and remember that you are a great person full of potential to achieve your goals.

Cracker10 has provided you with a link to lots of great information which is essentially the key to your future. Do take your time to read as much as possible but also to DO the things you read.

Don't worry about trying to do it all at once but the trick is to nail one bit at a time to create a healthy lifestyle (not a diet), a new healthy way of managing your life.

Good luck and stay in touch, even if it's just regularly reading the lovely posts and replies here.

[IndigoBlue61]

Hello and welcome heatherbower

You sounds as if you are in a very dark place and I really feel for you. I have been in a similar place, that viscous cycle of pain and ill health and frustration at the pounds going on. All I can say is take a deep breath, remind yourself that you are more than the number on the scales, and that you deserve to be happy and well. 😊

Weight loss is a juggling act, you need to reduce calories enough to burn fat but not too far or that leads to cravings as our bodies fight starvation. Exercise is important for everybody, but not essential for weight loss. It’s important to start slowly and gently, perhaps try to self refer to a Physio for advice on the best exercises for your condition.

The type of food you eat is also very important as you juggle your IBs and other health issues, could you ask to see a dietitian? In my experience they are far more knowledgeable than GPs about safe and healthy weight loss.

Wishing you well

Anna

[heatherbower]

thankyou for your post i have been seeing a physiotherapist and they cannot help me anymore then they are, i am sure i will get there in the end just a long road to walk