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  How a weight loss procedure turned one man’s life around

  A minimally invasive procedure to reduce stomach volume is a way to help people with obesity achieve significant weight loss. One person who has had the treatment tells their story. Yves Renuixen had always been fit and healthy. As someone who enjoyed walking regularly and going to the gym four or five times a week,...

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  Why weight stigma creates barriers for obesity patients in healthcare

  People with obesity often feel shame and avoid sharing their experiences of stigma. We encourage the community to raise awareness about the harm caused by this stigma. Weight stigma is common in the workplace. International Coalition for People Living with Obesity (ICPO) members report they see the microaggressions on an interviewer’s face when they enter...

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