American Society of Bariatric Physicians
Five Questions You Should Ask Your Doctor about Losing Weight
Published in Obesity and Diabetes Week, February 1st, 2010
The American Society of Bariatric Physicians (ASBP) works with physicians so they're better prepared to deal with society's obesity epidemic. Even though people focus on weight loss more in January than any other month, successful weight loss is a year-round long-term initiative that goes far beyond just diet and exercise. The ASBP has highlighted five questions everyone who needs to lose weight should ask their physician. 1. Do I have other conditions that may be keeping me from losing weight' It is important when you begin any weight loss program that you visit with a bariatric physician who can identify any weight-related conditions that can slow or stop successful weight loss. A...
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