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I do not understand why i need to lose weight for?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Don't know your: Situation. Do you have a condition which is exacerbated by your weight? Overweight? Obese?

Dr Pappas and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 5/17/2016

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