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[quote=Anonymous]Op, just another parent here of a big kid who didn't like hearing the word obese thrown around by doctors. My son is only 8yo and has always been off the charts for height. In recent years his weight,which was never skinny but usually in the 75th percentile for his age, has crept up, and at his 8yo appointment he was 100th percentile for height and weight. Somewhere around 56 inches and 85lbs. His ped wasn't concerned but we are trying to make some healthy changes to prevent this from becoming something he can't just outgrow. But this summer he needed surgery, and the doctor made a point of calling him obese - to add insult to injury, He pointed this out when explaining why the surgery did not go as planned. I was livid, mostly because I was already worried about my son who had been under anesthesia for 2hours! But over time, I realized that the doctor was using clinical terminology to describe a clinical issue. I think sensitivity is important especially when dealing with kids at a difficult time. Good luck to your daughter![/quote]

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