DR Rushmini Maris Binti Ismail REF: Doctor to doctor Sharing about the modern epidemic, O B C T Dear colleague in the medical world, I hope you would glimpse through my letter in spite of your being so busy. I wish I could see you in person for an exchange of views and experience. But alas! time mercilessly dictates the affairs of doctors like us. In lieu of a visit let me speak through this communication and hope to hear from you on your experience as well. As doctors we see more and more cases of obesity. The stubborn fat lump of protoplasm that cannot be removed by dieting and exercising is now termed notoriously as resistant obesity. From my patients I gathered the following: In the beginning, I am less than amused of my reflection in the mirror I tried to lose weight but ended up in famine and feasting cycle. Doctor why, why am I fat? I am not overeating. Exercise? Oh, please, I exerc...