Band or Balloon

[natashayannis]

Hi,

I have been looking into these options and posted a question earlier which was replied to about the PCT, I looked and Bexley do the NICE guildlines, when looking at the guildlines it says over BMI 35 but must have other problems like high blood and that, thing is I am 35.9 but as far as I know I don't have any other problems, except I do feel depressed etc by my weight, can't seem to stop putting it on latley.

Will my doctor even consider me ??

thanks
natasha

 

[serenitylove]

id say your best bet is to talk to your dr babe if your weight is strongly linked to emotional eating he may suggest councelling instead find a dr who knows you well

 

[shelbell]

Hi,

Some pct's will accept depression as a co-problem, but not many. They are looking for things like diabetes, arthritus, weight related pain, blood pressure etc. You'll need a supportive GP and probably will need to do some research to show that weight loss will have a positive effect on your depression and show potential costs of treating your depression for life (pills, counselling etc).

Good luck