We have been surprised and saddened by some of the resistance patients have encountered from doctors, friends and family about the new medications. There is still a lot of stigma around obesity and some view these injections as cheating, as though those who are overweight need to be punished and to suffer in their pursuit of a healthy weight. Yet we do not apply this logic to other problems people have. No one says the same about nicotine replacement therapy for smokers, for example. Being on weight loss medication is not a quick fix. Patients still need to put in effort and work on ensuring long term change to their relationship with food. No one should feel shamed or made to feel guilty for trying to improve their health and wellbeing, however they choose to do it.
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