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What do some medical professionals have against the very obese?

My wife just spent 10 days in hospital and at 689 lbs this is a vey daunting prospect.her basic needs were going to have to be done by a stranger not mer husband.Now a lot of the staff were very caring and fantastic there were some who seemed to dislike her straight away
Pointed comments
Not talking to her but about her like she was an object
Little quips
Questions like don’t you want to be healthy
That she was a drain on everyone.
It just seemed unnecessary when someone is already uncomfortable and scares.
So what’s the problem
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Kstrong · 56-60, F
In the hospital, you are a case number, some doctors seem to forget that there is a person who is that case. That we've feelings, can hear their comments made to other professionals and feel their judgemental attitudes.... I'm sorry the professionals treated you both that way.