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Are there medical procedures given to those who are overweight but not obese? can i doctor refuse to do a surgery for a patient?
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Generally not ; yes: Medical procedures for obesity come with serious risks ; generally aren't done unless someone has significant obesity that has not responded to changes in diet and lifestyle. Not only can a doctor refuse to do surgery but they should when it's not appropriate. I advise you to take responsibility ; follow a healthy diet ; exercise to lose weight-unless you are hypothyroid this can normalize weight.
Answered 1/17/2014
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Overweight treatment: No, there are no procedures that are approved for people that are overweight but not obese. Yes, a doctor can refuse to perform surgery on anyone if they are not comfortable performing it for any reason.
Answered 3/28/2014
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