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What to do if i'm 21 and weigh over 300 lbs and am so scared?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Start with your: physician. Who can assess your health and look for any underlying problems A treatment plan can be developed that may include a nutritionist. Take care.

Dr Munshower and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/26/2014

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