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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Yes, she was in there for a head injury. But she also presented with a weight problem. It's not okay for a 16 year old to be 5'4" and weigh 230 (or 265) lbs. That is unhealthy. Her Body Mass Index is almost 40. Anything over 30 is obesity. Medical staff addressing this issue aren't being rude. They're doing their job.

You sound super defensive.  Yes, your daughter has done a great job losing the 35 pounds. She still has work to do. Hopefully there's been some thought given as to what might have contributed to her being so overweight, ie stress, lonliness, poor self-image.  Addressing the underlying emotions around overeating are just as important as eating healthy and exercising. Continue to focus your energy on supporting your daughter and her good eating habits. [/quote]

RN who posted above you here.  Yes, it is a weight issue and I'm sure OP and her daughter know that her weight is unhealthy.  That said, she was hospitalized for a head injury.  I don't think any type of consult done with a nutritionist is really going to stick, as I'm sure OP and her daughter were thinking about more serious issues at the time. I think it would have been fine to write in their discharge summary that she should see a nutritionist.  Or even provided them with the information of a nutritionist at the hospital.

I am no longer overweight, but keeping my weight in the normal range is something I will always struggle with.  I have an extremely low metabolism and it takes a lot of work to stay within a normal weight range.  While I do think that obesity, especially in children and teens, is a problem in our country, I think some medical professionals take it to extreme levels.  I have a friend who was having some health issues and was told by 2 different doctors it was caused by her weight.  She felt fairly humiliated and did not seek another opinion.  She lost weight and began a pretty aggressive exercise routine, yet her problems persisted.  She finally saw a 3rd doctor who diagnosed her with a problem that had ZERO to do with her weight, and was not even exacerbated by her weight.  While she was able to treat the issue, she has long lasting effects because it took so long to treat.    [/quote]

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