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Fumesucker

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19. Roughly half the population is of below average intelligence

Reply to Pretzel_Warrior (Reply #14)

Wed Nov 13, 2013, 05:59 PM

Nov 2013

And the number of absolutely huge people I see around is climbing rapidly, it used to be at least somewhat unusual to see the morbidly obese, it's an everyday thing now though.

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Doctors Are Told To Get Serious About Obesity [View all] Purveyor Nov 2013 OP

They need to start treating a lot of low thyroid problems then. Manifestor_of_Light Nov 2013 #1

Yes, but try to get that a physician to treat it HereSince1628 Nov 2013 #5

Too bad insurance doesn't cover the cost of a gym or rec center membership. KittyWampus Nov 2013 #2

In a sense, more and more do Pretzel_Warrior Nov 2013 #7

that stuff just makes me hungrier KurtNYC Nov 2013 #11

These are "Guidelines" for doctors - I will be surprised if current practice changes. maxsolomon Nov 2013 #3

Especially when the two doctors I've had recently could easily be considered morbidly obese. eom Purveyor Nov 2013 #6

Oh no! Fat shaming! Pretzel_Warrior Nov 2013 #4

Big difference between shaming and offering help. nolabear Nov 2013 #22

I should have put sarcasm tag in there Pretzel_Warrior Nov 2013 #24

If some GOPer suggested this as a condition to food aid there would be riots. Nuclear Unicorn Nov 2013 #8

Hypocrisy is flowing in the streets and several fronts, indeed. eom Purveyor Nov 2013 #9

How are the two related? Doctors SHOULD be the ones Pretzel_Warrior Nov 2013 #10

A lot of people will simply stop going to the doctor after being harassed a time or two about weight Fumesucker Nov 2013 #13

Well that would be stupid and short sighted of those people Pretzel_Warrior Nov 2013 #14

It is equally short-sighted to become so invasive people begin pushing back. Nuclear Unicorn Nov 2013 #16

That's just crazy talk. If a doctor looks at your blood work Pretzel_Warrior Nov 2013 #20

Roughly half the population is of below average intelligence Fumesucker Nov 2013 #19

I advise my patients very carefully on both subjects. Aristus Nov 2013 #18

Thank you for your perspective as a health professional Pretzel_Warrior Nov 2013 #21

Absolutely. It takes empathy and support to address the problem. nolabear Nov 2013 #23

My doctors did about 2 years ago maddezmom Nov 2013 #12

Thank you for sharing your story Pretzel_Warrior Nov 2013 #15

a lot of obesity could probably b e cut... grasswire Nov 2013 #17

You should start hearing more about the new diet drug Belviq. It is a big help for me. nt Snotcicles Nov 2013 #25

I am 20 lb more than when I graduated from college as a VERY slender kestrel91316 Nov 2013 #26