This ad in my local paper for a weight loss seminar intended to sell people on weightloss surgery is thin privilege. This is a prime example of fatphobia in medicine. What this says to me is, “Don’t worry, you’re not a bad person because you’re fat, you’re just sick…AND FOR A FEE, WE CAN HELP!”

This made me so mad, I called the Marketing Director of the Swedish Edmonds Weightloss Surgery dept. and left a message about how I find this offensive.

You can call them too at 425-939-1940, ask to leave a message with your feedback.