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A member asked:

I'm just wondering, if your overweight and go anorexic until you are at a healthy weight is it ok?

A doctor has provided 1 answer
Dr. Rick Koch answered

No: Of course not...Weight loss should be gradual & sensible.

Dr Rubenstein and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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