Need to vent....

As an RN working in orthopedics, I am constantly amazed at the number of morbidly obese people coming to the office complaining of knee pain, ankle pain, lower back pain and hip pain!!!!...and they have no idea why!! OMG, I feel like telling these people to try losing 100 pounds and they may feel the improvement. When someone 5'1'' weighs 280 pounds or more, don't you think they would have an idea they may be slightly overweight and stressing their joints??????????????????? STUPID people!!!!!!!!!! Disgusting too!!!!

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ChampagneOnIce · 51-55, F

Maybe orthopedics isn't the right calling for you if you despise the patients so much. There are many reasons someone can become obese. Yes, I'm sure there are those who are lazy and/or lower income (healthy food is more expensive than fast food and junk food), but as someone who has struggled with my weight since my late 30s due to medical reasons, I try to have some compassion for those who are overweight.

JimboSaturn · 56-60, M

@ChampagneOnIce True health care's goal is to heal not to judge.

ChampagneOnIce · 51-55, F

@JimboSaturn I agree. I think it should be, anyway. :)

RoxClymer · 41-45, M

@ChampagneOnIce sadly it's not just about ortho, it's a sad statement about Healthcare in the US, a lot of times the GP/PCP isn't addressing it.

then there are times it's part of a weight-loss journey yes or no the Specialist can or can't help them a/o cases like the Patient has to loose weight to even Do the surgery much less make the surgery worth it, recovery is So intense, you al shortten the life of treatments or replaced parts

I get this, it's like seeing people smoke after they've removed a lung

It's nice see people walk in after starting to correct their health issues, wanting to take it seriously, instead of the revolving door of patients just looking for a magic pill.

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