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Anorexia Vs Morbid Obesity
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Watching a programme anorexic ladies I am struck by how these ladies are treated with sympathy and caring and how there is help out there for them. But when it comes to obesity you are told to eat less and move more and are treated with complete derision.
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Many people who have had bariatric surgery are unable to deal with the loose skin they get as a result and the NHS won't remove it. It's not just unsightly but can cause discomfort and infections and hinder exercise. I can understand anyone putting weight on, it's so easy to do for most of us but the morbidly obese have other issues either psychiatric, emotional...
16:18 Mon 22nd Oct 2018
"anorexic ladies' males can get anorexia too. Just saying..
You as a morbidly obese person,may have been treated with derision, but I have friends who have been supported within the NHS and encouraged, including counselling and dietary advice.
Maybe advising someone morbidly obese to 'eat less' is the first step I'm sure they tell Anorexics to 'eat more' as part of their treatment.
You as a morbidly obese person,may have been treated with derision, but I have friends who have been supported within the NHS and encouraged, including counselling and dietary advice.
Maybe advising someone morbidly obese to 'eat less' is the first step I'm sure they tell Anorexics to 'eat more' as part of their treatment.
I am very aware seeing a dietitian will not help the morbidly obese for the simple reason fat people do not want to be told to eat less. Before you jump down my throat, Anorexics don't want to be told TO eat. Because food intake or withdrawal is about control not appetite.
You made a blanket statement about morbidly obese not getting any help. I contradicted that by saying people I know had had help that included counselling and the help of a dietitian. INCLUDING being the key word as in 'part' of the help. Not everyone is in a position to have a private operation to stop them stuffing themselves (for whatever reason) and I think the NHS do more than their best and should not be dishonored for it.
Don't make assumptions I did not read the whole thread. I was commenting on your OP.
You made a blanket statement about morbidly obese not getting any help. I contradicted that by saying people I know had had help that included counselling and the help of a dietitian. INCLUDING being the key word as in 'part' of the help. Not everyone is in a position to have a private operation to stop them stuffing themselves (for whatever reason) and I think the NHS do more than their best and should not be dishonored for it.
Don't make assumptions I did not read the whole thread. I was commenting on your OP.
Rockrose, but a lot of fat people do stuff their faces. I recall someone on here who was obese talking about their favourite meal – something like pasta, cheese and chips. Anyone who eats food like that must know that it’s not conducive to healthy eating or to weight loss. There’s enough information out there.
One of the issues surrounding obesity and the NHS is that the only help that is offered is surgery. I am obese and would love to be able to do something about it but I have a problem with comfort eating that relates to my Social Anxiety and Aspergers. When I approached my doctor for assistance and was told that no help was available as I was not over weight enough for surgery and no mental health options were offered for obesity. I do not want the surgery really but just some help with unhealthy relationship with food. Once I have conquered that, I will be able to lose weight on my own.
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