I'm 17, 5'9 and 120 pounds. I had a physical the other day and my doctor told me I was overweight! I looked up my BMI (body mass index) online as soon as I got home from the doctor and the website told me that my BMI was too low. Anything under 18.5 is underweight and mine is 17.7 so what the hell is wrong with my doctor? What should I do?
2006-08-25 14:05:34 · 9 answers · asked by ♀♥♂☮Trippy Hippie☮♂♥♀ 6 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
I'd get a new doctor soonest.
2006-08-25 14:15:07 · answer #1 · answered by Darma 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh gosh, your doctor has completely embarrassed himself by telling you that. I'm not sure it's worth reporting, but I'd definitely go back and have a word with him. If he still insists you are overweight, then I'd report him to the health authorties, as he is obviously not fit to be a doctor, when he is unable to give out the correct advice. Take care : )
2006-08-25 23:02:26 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sopunds like he's a freaking quack or has a food disorder himself, get a fat doctor.
2006-08-26 12:41:54 · answer #3 · answered by Tom H 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get another doctor. He sounds like he needs to retire, or get better sleep.
2006-08-25 21:08:35 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as you are eating a healthy diet and exercising, you sound to be at your ideal weight.
2006-08-25 21:09:17 · answer #5 · answered by Dr. Chiro 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If anything, you're a little underweight... but not much
2006-08-25 21:16:35 · answer #6 · answered by Michael J 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get a second appenion
2006-08-25 21:11:17 · answer #7 · answered by itstaysup63 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your doctor's an idiot.
2006-08-25 21:11:03 · answer #8 · answered by Saved 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Does he waddle ?
2006-08-25 21:12:38 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋