Is anyone thinking of joining WW or SW??

Donna35 · Oct 30th, 2009, 08:46 AM

As the title says...

I went to the doctor today and had a chat about weightloss. I've come to the stage where I want to continue my weight loss (I lost 8stone 2years ago but have a good bit more I want to lose).

The doctor told me that they'll do a referral to Weight Watchers or Slimming world for me wherever I choose and that the NHS will give me a voucher which will pay for it for 12weeks. Then providing I have lost 5% of my bodyweight in that 12weeks they will provide a voucher for a further 12weeks and so on...

Just wanted to let you know in case any of you want to join but can't afford it etc.

RainbowMum · Oct 30th, 2009, 09:41 AM

Really? I didn't know that they would pay. I've been doing WW and have lost 5.5 lbs...another 5.5 Pounds until I reach my 5% goal

Tezzy · Oct 30th, 2009, 10:36 AM

wow!

nataliecn · Oct 30th, 2009, 12:40 PM

I wish they had that here in Canada!

That's great that they'll help financially!

parkgirl · Nov 2nd, 2009, 16:58 PM

That's great. There isn't any way my insurance would pay for that. They would much rather you be heavier and charge you more for it.

Berniep · Nov 2nd, 2009, 17:48 PM

Is there a minimum weight you have to be to be eligable? i wonder if they do this in my area?

Donna35 · Nov 8th, 2009, 17:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Berniep

Is there a minimum weight you have to be to be eligable? i wonder if they do this in my area?

I'd say they do - I'm in Newcastle so not far lol - ask your doctor about it

Oct 30th, 2009, 08:46 AM	#1
Donna35 Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: UK Posts: 3,005	Is anyone thinking of joining WW or SW?? As the title says... I went to the doctor today and had a chat about weightloss. I've come to the stage where I want to continue my weight loss (I lost 8stone 2years ago but have a good bit more I want to lose). The doctor told me that they'll do a referral to Weight Watchers or Slimming world for me wherever I choose and that the NHS will give me a voucher which will pay for it for 12weeks. Then providing I have lost 5% of my bodyweight in that 12weeks they will provide a voucher for a further 12weeks and so on... Just wanted to let you know in case any of you want to join but can't afford it etc.

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Oct 30th, 2009, 09:41 AM	#2
RainbowMum Waiting To Try (WTT) Active BnB Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 681	Really? I didn't know that they would pay. I've been doing WW and have lost 5.5 lbs...another 5.5 Pounds until I reach my 5% goal

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Oct 30th, 2009, 10:36 AM	#3
Tezzy Mum (Mom) BnB Elite Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: North Wales Posts: 11,131	wow!

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nataliecn Mum (Mom) BnB Elite Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 11,874	I wish they had that here in Canada! That's great that they'll help financially!

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parkgirl Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Midwest, USA Posts: 2,420	That's great. There isn't any way my insurance would pay for that. They would much rather you be heavier and charge you more for it.

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Berniep Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 3,691	Is there a minimum weight you have to be to be eligable? i wonder if they do this in my area?

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