PLEASE READ... I AM INFURIATED!!!!

Oct 20, 2011

This is totally unacceptable when a Physician refers to his obese patients as behemoths. People must understand that obesity is a disease, it is no different than hypertention or a diabetic. You must take the proper steps to improve, decrease or eliminate this illness. You must read the article and its entirety. This is the reason so many of us have suffered for so long prior to seeking help. Who wants to be disrespected or ostracized by society? Especially those in a position to care for us. In order for things to change..WE MUST CHANGE! This means being a voice for those who are where you were. By having surgery and taking control of my life it is a wonderful thing, but we must never forget those who are afraid to take this step. We must remember where we came from and help others who have no voice. This is the most beautiful gift you can give to others while celebrating the NEW YOU.


The OAC recently was alerted to an issue of weight bias, and we need your voice and action! 

An offensive article recently appeared in Outpatient Surgery Magazine, authored by a physician from the University of Pennsylvania Department of Orthopedic Surgery. In this article, the physician targets individuals affected by presenting 25 derogatory and insulting jokes. In addition, the author also uses insulting language and refers to individuals affected by obesity as "behemoths." To view this article in its entirety, please CLICK HERE. 

As a Coalition, we cannot allow this article to be published and not raise our voices. As part of our commitment to put an end to weight bias and stigma, the OAC is asking you to sound off and let the author and publication know how you feel about this disturbing article.

Here's What You Need To Do:

Write a letter to the author and/or the publisher expressing your concern about this article and demanding the author and/or publication submit a formal apology to readers. Here is who you should contact:

Author

John D. Kelly, IV, MD

University of Pennsylvania Dept. of Orthopedic Surgery

34th and Spruce St.

Philadelphia, PA 19104

Phone: (215) 615-4400

[email protected]

Publisher

Dan O'Connor

Editor-in-Chief

Outpatient Surgery Magazine

Phone: (610) 240-4918 x16

[email protected]

We want to hear about any responses you receive! If you hear back from the author and/or publisher, please forward a copy of the response to the OAC at [email protected], or send us an email with the details of the response you receive!

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