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A mother who transformed her life by losing an incredible 16½ stone has been left shocked after being told she may need to gain weight to qualify for NHS surgery to remove her excess skin. After years of struggling with obesity, she committed to a healthier lifestyle through improved eating habits and regular exercise. Her dramatic weight loss improved her mobility, confidence, and overall health.
However, the rapid transformation left her with significant loose skin, causing physical discomfort, skin infections, and emotional distress. Hoping to complete her journey, she applied for excess skin removal surgery through the NHS. Instead of approval, she was informed that her current body mass index (BMI) may be too low to meet local funding criteria, and she might need to gain weight to qualify.
The decision has left her feeling frustrated and confused, as she worked tirelessly to reach a healthier weight. She argues that the excess skin affects her daily life and undermines the progress she fought so hard to achieve.
Her story has sparked debate about NHS eligibility rules and whether they adequately support patients after major weight loss, particularly those dealing with the physical and psychological effects of loose skin.
