health risks

Okay and something else that has definately been on my mind lately.. obesity that causes sleep disorders. I am interning at a med center this summer and you would not believe the people that come in who had sleep apnea and need breathing epuipment at night. I guess i am not suprised that having excess weight on your stomach and chest can cause you to not breath as well when sleeping but i am also suprised at how relaxed the people are that come in with this problem. I've notices its mostly men who come in and think its funny. They joke about their size and what its doing to their health. Omg. My own dad should probably check with his doctor to make sure he isnt have moments at night when he is not breathing due to his excess weight. I certainly do not think it is something to joke about though. There are SO many health risks associated with obesity that i cant imagine why some of these patients arent doing anything to help themselves. They get mad at the doctors for putting them on special diets (fat free or low sodium for example). UM seriously these people are just trying to help you LIVE longer. Trust me, i would be mad too if someone told me i had to lay off the junk food and go cold turky to fruits and veggie snacks everyday. But given that choice or death... pass the celery, please.