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From Pre-Diabetes to a New Life: Cliff’s 22kg Transformation in Six Months

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Cliff, 59, from Lancashire, has been making incredible progress on his weight loss journey. With the support of Oviva’s Tier 3 weight management programme and Wegovy, he’s lost 22kg – and he’s feeling so much healthier already!

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How It All Started

When I first heard about Oviva, it came through my practice nurse at a routine GP appointment. I’d been told I had high blood pressure, pre-diabetes, and high cholesterol. I was already being monitored, and Oviva was recommended as the next step. But if I’m honest, it was an eye test that really made me take action. I’d noticed a blur in my vision and went to get it checked.

The optician found a haemorrhage behind my right eye, caused by my high blood pressure. That scared me. It was the kick I needed.

The referral process was smoother than I ever expected. From the moment my nurse mentioned Oviva to actually joining took about two or three weeks. No long waits, no complications. That was a relief, because I’d been referred to a dietitian through my GP previously and it simply didn’t fit my lifestyle. I start work at 4am, so my time is limited. I know health is wealth, but I also need to work to live and that earlier service couldn’t accommodate that. Oviva could.

The Results
I joined in January 2026, and in less than six months I went from 130kg down to 105kg.. I’ve put a little back on since a holiday so I’m currently 108kg, but I’m not concerned, the mindset is there now, and that’s what matters. I know I can lose it again.
The physical changes have been enormous. I’m so much more mobile. Colleagues at work have noticed. Even my wife has lost a stone just from the changes we’ve made together at home. I’ve cut out all fried breakfasts, all cakes and biscuits, and I haven’t missed them once. My treat these days is two dark chocolate truffles from M&S every few weeks. That’s genuinely enough.

I love the T-plate model now and the Oviva team have been brilliant throughout.

The Oviva team are great motivators, always encouraging.

People often ask whether it’s the injections. They’ve helped, absolutely, but it’s the combination of everything that’s worked for me. The app keeps me accountable. The education has completely changed how I think about food. The Oviva team have been brilliant throughout. Great motivators, always encouraging. When I thank them, they tell me to thank myself. And they’re right.

My confidence has gone through the roof. The bloating is gone. People who haven’t seen me in a while can’t believe the difference. Even my doctor mentioned my progress unprompted at my last appointment. That felt incredible.

But more than how I look, it’s how I think. Oviva hasn’t just helped me lose weight, it’s given me a complete mindset change. I see food differently. I see myself differently. My body can do things I genuinely didn’t think were possible.

Get on it and do it.

If you’re sitting on the fence, don’t. This programme has changed my life, not just the number on the scale, but everything. My health, my mobility, my confidence, my whole mindset. Don’t wait for a health scare to be your wake-up call. Take the step now. You won’t regret it.

 

Ready to start your weight loss journey?

If you have a BMI of 35 or higher with a weight-related health condition, you may qualify for Oviva’s NHS-funded weight management programme, which includes:

  • A personalised, science-backed plan tailored to your goals
  • Remote, ongoing support from doctors, dietitians, and health coaches – all from the comfort of home
  • A simple, easy-to-use app to track meals, goals, and progress
  • Potential access to NHS-covered weight loss medication, delivered straight to your door

Eligibility criteria varies depending on your location in England.

How to access NHS-funded weight loss