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My friend was once anorexic. now she goes to her doctor for a weekly weigh in and her doctor says she's a healthy weight. still looks underweight?

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Dr. Bernard Seif answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

Anorexia: Glad to hear your friend has made progress. At this point she needs to avoid regression. Weekly weigh ins w/doc is one way to help prevent that. If she want to stop that try to convince her otherwise. Check ups w/doc more important than how your friend looks. Peace and good health.

Answered 11/13/2016

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A member asked:

My friend was once anorexic. now she goes to her doctor for a weekly weigh in and her doctor says she's a healthy weight. still looks underweight?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Bernard Seif answered

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