Ooops sorry. I read your post as giving guidance if a band inserted is considered. Which I once again agree
@Pipp that
@Sparklebrightisright62 has gained access to the NHS GPs for weightloss guidance which in turn has been advised BMI determines the limits on which help is available. So the band facility is only available to a certain medical criteria on the NHS.
I'm delighted that the NHS can help in various ways. The band can be an option for some but I've not seen one a success but I don't know everything about weightloss criteria as they often can change just like some type2 diabetes sufferer can experience weight loss once they find what works for them. We are all different.
I cannot image anyone signing up for a band without trying diet and exercise first, surely? Mind you like I've just said we are all different.
Myself I had weight loss on strict low carb but couldn't achieve low calorie unless I had surgery. Myself I needed low carb AND low calorie which I found near on impossible on the huge amount of insulin I was Injecting. The hunger was huge even on strict low carb. I experienced palpitations too so fear curbed that diet and consultants advised against too strict low carb for me.
I only lost weight on low carb and low calorie. I'm still the same except I maintain on my current diet with no palpitations. I would consider stricter low carb but only under medical guidance because I don't feel I need to die or damage my heart to weigh a low weight. I'm happy with my current size but if I lose a little more I wouldn't be unhappy. Roux-en-y major operation is not a band but I'm sure
@Sparklebrightisright62 knows that. I know you
@Pipp do too.
I know you don't condone surgery either (as well as not advocating surgery)
@Pipp as you have posted in the past you respect everyone's seperate needs. Which I guess I knew this already but I gave you the impression I didn't understand this threads posts. Sorry again if my post looked misleading to you.
How can I disagree with your straight forward advice anyway?
It can be easy to read more into my replies since they're normally long and deeply involved in the thread's request.....
Would it be Worth having a band fitted to loose weight.
Thank god patients have options even if they decide to go private.
I really understand anyone who struggles with their weight. I did until recently. Heavily some may argue. I do feel liberated now though but my option isn't for everyone, just some. Especially those who want to stop insulin for more than a decade off and on. I definitely made the right choice for me. We certainly all not the same.