Persons with severe or morbid obesity are hardly the lazy, indifferent people as they are often portrayed. Instead, as we see from this survey by the Canadian Obesity Network, they repeatedly try to lose weight in spite of frustrating disappointments, at great personal costs to themselves. They do not live in a bubble but realize the serious effects excess weight is causing in their careers, interpersonal relationships and self-esteem. Impact of Severe Obesity Felt Far Beyond Physical – Financial Burden and Emotional Implications Also Significant | Canadian Obesity Network