How Being Morbidly Obese Can Create Logistical Difficulties For Accessing Medical Treatment
Does being obese or morbidly obese put individuals at higher risk for disease and early death? Dr. Howard Liebowitz, MD, an alternative medicine specialist and founder of Liebowitz Longevity Medicine, says not only do individuals who are morbidly obese experience higher rates of preventable disease (type II diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, sleep apnea, certain types of cancer and more) than their thinner counterparts, they often also have increased mobility issues and logistical difficulties getting medical treatment. “Sometimes the CAT scan table wouldn’t be able to support their weight,” he says. “And then doing procedures, trying to get I.V. access; God forbid there’s a cardiac arrest.” On Wednesday’s episode, “Has the Body Positivity Movement Gone Too Far?” proponents of the body positivity movement say the movement focuses on loving and accepting yourself, regardless of size, critics claim the movement is “toxic” because although it expands the concept of beauty it downplays the statistical health risks of obesity. Plus, Dr. Phil, his guests, and audience members discuss the pros and cons of the body positivity movement, online hate, and the role that fat shaming plays in the lives of people whom society deems overweight. Check your local listing for airtimes. WATCH: Man Calls 160 Lbs. Weight Loss ‘One Of The Best Decisions I’ve Ever Made’ TELL DR. PHIL YOUR STORY: Strong opinion you want to share?
