So, I want to know why doctors don't just tell those of us who are overweight that our excessive pounds is likely the cause of our medical problems. Dealing with infertility issues I knew in my heart that it was because I was overweight, but not one of the doctors I spoke to even mentioned that. In fact, they were giving me medicines and other things to help me get pregnant. They didn't even consider that it would be unhealthy to get pregnant at my weight. As much as I want children, I know that I have work to do on my own health to make that possible. Different individuals in my family have had various health concerns/problems. Never do doctors really say that they need to lose the weight or that their problems could be related to the obesity that tends to run in my family.
Of course, no one wants their doctor to say, "You're fat! There is no hope for your medical condition." But maybe a gentle reproach with some guidance. Why don't they send you to a dietitian or at least help you lay out a plan for losing weight? So many medical problems are related to weight, yet doctors are too afraid to say anything about it. Is it some sort of job security? If people stay fat they'll have to keep coming to the doctor.
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My doctors have let me know that my weight is an issue in health problems. They encourage me to walk each day. I think the problems I have is motivation and feeling safe. I don't like to walk neighborhoods by myself. So many people have dogs and you never know fi they will attack. Also, since you can't possibly know everyone when you are alone you never know who will bother you.
But as for doctors many do say just some don't give any guidance, except they want you to lose weight before you come back next time. It may be in our family, but it is also up to us. I think exercise would be the best thing for all of us. That is what my doctors keep telling me.
Move over I think I prefer the couch for now. Much easier than exercising.
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