O/T Weight loss injections.

[redrobo]

Need to have knee operation due to bone on bone arthritus. Need to loose weight before,nhs,treatment. However have come to a hold in loosing any more weight and doctor has approved weight loss,injections but not available on NHS so have to seek private treatment. Understand that Boots the Chemist have a supervised course. Question is do any fellow,SVers have experience or know of anyone who has undergone such treatment .

Thanks n advance for advice but have increasingmobility issues so would welcome your thoughts Thans RR.

[Phoenix Shrimp 2017]

Hello RR hopefully I can offer you some advice and encouragement. Just over 12 months ago I was in a similar place to where you are now, but with me it was my hip. Arthritis had worn away the cartilage leaving bone rubbing on bone, very painful and debilitating. My GP insisted on me seeing a physio before they'd consider doing surgery , but I was beyond physiotherapy and it was a waste of time. After that they referred me to a surgeon who agreed to do a hip replacement operation. I only just qualified because as you're probably aware if your BMI is 40 or above they won't operate. I scraped in at 39.
After the op I was restricted mobility wise for a couple of months and then went to see the surgeon again who told me the op had gone well but I needed to lose weight to give it the best chance of success long term. I did try but as you are probably aware that doesn't come easy, particularly when you are getting on in years. After weighing it up for a while I eventually decided to give the weight loss injections a go (Mounjaro). I can honestly say it's the best thing I ever did! I'm nearly 6 months in now and they definitely work. My appetite is no where near what it used to be. I also enjoy beer, wine etc' but have found it also quells your appetite for booze as well which obviously helps with the weight loss. You have to combine it with a sensible diet and exercise, but as you lose weight the exercise becomes easier, you get fitter and can increase the intensity gradually. Win win! In my case I do a lot of swimming and have just dusted the bike off which I hadn't used for a few years. All in all I'm fitter than I've been for years.
In respect of suppliers I use ASDA, only because I can go and collect it from their pharmacy which is handy. You can also get it posted out for a small fee. there are many suppliers on line so if you decide to go with it your spoilt for choice.

Pros. It definitely works. It's a once a week injection and uses a micro needle so you can hardly feel it.

Cons. It ain't cheap and you will steadily go up through the doses which gets more expensive as you go.

The Government has also just announced that they will be providing a million doses of Wegovy (similar to Mounjaro) to NHS patients, with reduced criteria for getting it, as opposed to what they have in place now. This is being rolled out throughout this summer allegedly. Your probably better off reading up on it and discussing it with your GP to see if you will qualify.

If you have any questions feel free to ask.

Right off to watch our struggles no doubt continue at Rochdale

[redrobo]

Thanks for the info.

Have been cleared by my GP for a Weight Loss injection course but NOT on NHS.....so will have to go private. No problem.

Boots do a course BUT have to talk to them about the injection but nearest place that Boots do it is Durham.

So am looking for somewhere nearer to Storth. My BMI is just over 40 so no operation until well below 40 but isn't easy when unable to exercise Like i used to. Keen cyclist but not even that although bought a static pedal action trainer which is fine but after 5 minutes the pain from my knee is terrible. Even Codeine doesn't help.

Thanks for info about Asda.

[Phoenix Shrimp 2017]

Worth researching the Wegovy NHS option. It only became public knowledge earlier this week so probably after you saw your GP. However it’s a bit vague as to when it will kick in. Sounds like you need some help sooner rather than later!

[Keith]

So am looking for somewhere nearer to Storth...

According to AI (so, check!)

Milnthorpe Pharmacy & Travel Clinic

Address: 1 Haverflatts Ln, Milnthorpe, LA7 7PS
Distance: 5 minutes from Storth
Services: Weight loss clinic, travel clinic

Note: Because they run a weight-loss clinic, they are the most likely local provider to offer Mounjaro or similar GLP 1 treatments.

Status: Open until 5:30 pm today.