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My mom is 5'11 and 567 pounds. she thinks she is skinny but i think she should lose weight. who is right?

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Dr. Derrick Lonsdale answered

567 POUNDS?: I would think that the answer is obvious!

Answered 3/26/2013

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

This would equate: to morbid obesity. But it is your mother who is the one who must decide if she will or will not lose weight.

Dr Cattano agreed

Answered 10/31/2014

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A member asked:

My mom is 5'11 and 567 pounds. she thinks she is skinny but i think she should lose weight. who is right?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Derrick Lonsdale answered

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Dr Cattano agreed

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