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I was told your bones could shrink when you lose weight so underneath all this "flubber" i might be a size 6. is that true?
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See your PCP: Weight loss does not make your bones move. See your PCP for discussing your weight concern. It is an excellent place to start.
Answered 2/4/2015
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