The results will vary by person just like bariatric surgery. I've seen people with great results and heard others with issues like Amy Shumer. Everyone's cir****tances are different but I lean towards trying reasonable options that can get the weight off, and adjusting when needed. Keeping it off is another issue but first you have to get there.

Well, this doesn't sound good .. I didn't know that the injectables work as "anorectics", i.e. suppressing hunger .. That fact alone should make them suspicious in regard to their efficacy (not to mention the safety issues which have since come out ), as we all know those type of drugs usually don't work long term (or even short term for those people who don't "overeat"), and stop working as soon as the patient goes off of them .. I had hoped that somehow they worked in a different, unique manner ..

https://www.aol.com/news/amy-schumer-shares-scary-side-14344 7660.html

BMI is very flawed as a measure of body fat. But all it requires is a measurement for height and weight. More accurate body fat measurements take time and money, and I don't see our system supporting that.

Yes.

I was seeing a new Dr as mine had retired. My experience was similar to your mother's. I was in for a sore throat. I was given a prescription and told that I'd better weigh ten pounds less the next time I came in. I didn't go back.

Hi everyone,

I recently read Eating Disorders Don?t Discriminate: Stories of Illness, Hope and Recovery from Diverse Voices, which focuses on eating disorders but also touches on weight stigma in healthcare. It got me thinking about how often people face judgment instead of proper medical care because of their weight.

This reminded me of something that happened to my mom. She went to a doctor for routine gynecological tests, but instead of reviewing her file, the doctor barely glanced at it and immediately said, "Your problem is that you're overweight. Don?t come bac****il you?ve lost at least 10 kilos." He dismissed her completely, ignoring the actual reason she was there. She left feeling frustrated and unheard.

I know she?s not the only one who?s experienced this.

Have you ever felt dismissed by a doctor, nurse, or health staff because of your weight?
Have you been given unhelpful advice instead of real medical care?
How did it affect you?emotionally, physically, or in your willingness to seek medical help in the future?

I?d love to hear your thoughts and experiences. Maybe by sharing, we can push for more compassionate and effective care. Feel free to comment or message me privately if you prefer.