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Mum fears weight regain as NHS jabs end
14 Sep
Summary
- Single mum lost 6.5 stone on NHS Wegovy injections.
- Prescription ends January 2027, private cost is £239 monthly.
- She fears regaining weight and not affording private treatment.
Jess Martin, a single mother from Milton Keynes, has transformed her life by losing 6.5 stone on NHS-provided Wegovy injections. Now weighing 12st 5lbs, she has gone from a size 22-24 to a size 14. Her journey began after struggling with weight gain post-childbirth and a subsequent divorce, which led her to comfort eating.
Martin qualified for a two-year NHS prescription of Wegovy starting January 2025, due to weight-related health conditions like IBS and high blood pressure. This treatment has been described as 'life-changing,' enabling her to adopt healthier habits and manage portion sizes effectively by using her daughter's small IKEA plate.
However, her NHS prescription is set to conclude in January 2027. The prospect of affording Wegovy privately, at a cost of £239 per month, is financially unfeasible for her as a single mother. She expresses concern about regaining the lost weight, emphasizing her determination to maintain her progress through continued healthy eating and exercise.
