Doctor in Trouble for Telling Woman She's Obese

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Uhm, the social stigma associated with obesity can and often directly leads to self-esteem issues that can manifest in other diagnoses (re, depression). If she'd like to prevent herself from years of prozac and stress management groups, having a healthy social life is key.

Of course, if bacon-wrapped sausages are more important to her than leading a healthy social and sex life, we'll that's her. But it certainly is not out of line for him to bring it up, as long as tact is applied.