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resp:15 One thing I think you've totally overlooked in Mary's post was
not that the technology was the problem in medical care- but the obese
person's body! A seriously obese person simply doesn't heal wounds as
well as someone of a smaller size. That has nothing to do with medical
technology and everything to do with being obese.

Sure there are medical technologies that could be improved- I guess-
like stronger ultrasounds so that doctors could get a clearer image
underneath all the fat layers. But the question I have is- at what cost?
Would the stronger ultrasound waves have more negative, damaging effects?

It's good that you hold your tongue when someone tells you they're going
on a diet- because adding negativity only makes the situation worse.
There's nothing as bad as telling someone you want to try something only
to have them tell you not to bother because you'll fail. You know what-
maybe they will join that 5% that actually manages to lose weight and
maintain it. It sounds like there are at least a couple people on this
board that have managed to lose weight and maintain it for years. 

I've stated many times that I want to lose weight- the reason is that
that I will be healthier. Can you currently run up a couple flights of
stairs without being out of breath? I'm currently at the heaviest I've
ever been (thanks in part to metabolism changes after I quit smoking),
although I'm no where near 300 lbs, and what I don't like is that
certain things ARE harder. Sitting on the floor and getting up is still
doable, but it used to be easier. My knees are also starting to
complain, and would cause problems if I weighed more than I do. These
things just aren't good health-wise, even if my cholesterol is at good
levels and my blood preassure is fabulous.

You mentioned the health risks with smoking- and there is one main
comonality between obesity and smoking- both are a choice.

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