GP's reluctance

Allsorts I have tried other ways to lose weight but as I can do little or no exercise because of the CFS it is extremely difficult for me. By joining such a programme I am hoping they can give me some hints and tips I haven't thought of.

The above links are for a different course, this one is called Oviva here is the link oviva.com/uk/en/how-it-works/ and is backed by the NHS but delivered by someone else. The GP might be paid to refer me so will not cost them anything. I am definitely in the obese category with a BMI of 37 and one glance would be enough to know I should loose weight and we have talked about it in the past but I didn't fit the very narrow criteria of the other course, this one is broader and does offer medication if needed, not that I would go down that route. I do understand that the GP hadn't heard of this as it does seem to newish but I gave her a letter that explained everything, (including the may pay £11.50 to the GP). She only glanced at this letter so I had to keep pointing out what it said. The tests she was offering had nothing to do with the referral and I was rather taken aback when she went down that route.

NotSpaghetti

I was looking at this only an hour ago.
I don't know what's going on.
Do the surgery have to pay I wonder?

www.england.nhs.uk/digital-weight-management/

Is this the version in Scotland?
www.nhsinform.scot/healthy-living/12-week-weight-management-programme/#:~:text=Welcome%20to%20our%2012%20week,in%20a%20healthy%20weight%20range.

This link is helpful too
www.england.nhs.uk/2024/04/nhs-online-weight-loss-programme-highlighted-as-a-success-in-new-study/

Allsorts, I don't think the OP wanted an injection.
... I certainly don't.
I would be interested to know more about the NHS weight loss programme though.

If you need to lose weight the only way is reducing the calories and cutting out anything with sugar plus restricting fat to a minimum and doing more exercise. I don't trust the injection it has to be a different lifestyle. There is no quick fix. I am overweight because I eat things I shouldn't, I know it but am weak and the extra weight causes me problems. No one can do it for me. Monday I started again, all the bad things out of the house, not easy with Christmas coming up. Not going up another size.
Pipdog, try to start today taking control. On the apples and pears thread, they are so supportive, even someone like me. No one finds it easy but the support really helps.

I can see why a GP may need to check if you need to shed any weight or not.

I was looking at this only an hour ago.
I don't know what's going on.
Do the surgery have to pay I wonder?

www.england.nhs.uk/digital-weight-management/

Is this the version in Scotland?
www.nhsinform.scot/healthy-living/12-week-weight-management-programme/#:~:text=Welcome%20to%20our%2012%20week,in%20a%20healthy%20weight%20range.

Your GP was being rigorous and looking after your wellbeing, I would have taken up the offer. Losing weight is only one part of trying to stay healthy.

you are very fortunate that your doctor asked you about your bowel,urine even physio for hip!

was this 'referral' something you were going to pay for?
surely you can understand that any GP has to be cautious about something a patient brings them form an online source!

What course was this a referral to? I am only aware of referrals to Slimming World.

She was probably trying to stop you going somewhere unregulated and potentially harmful. I would listen to her , she might be right.