How do 'lightweights' handle these comments?

I just returned from my pre-op and anesthesiology appt. and the anesthesiologist said that I don't look heavy enough to have the surgery. He then proceeded to ask me why I was doing it and how did I qualify when everyone else is much larger than I. I am sick of these comments. Either they are trying to be nice, or just putting their nose where it doesn't belong. I shouldn't feel like I have to justify my getting the surgery to anyone besides my surgeon. Any others getting the same rude comments? How do you handle it? I would like a short come-back so they would drop the whole discussion. I am having surgery friday and expect to hear the comment again. I want to arm myself with the right thing to say. Thanks.

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