I'm a pediatrician as well and want to second your comment. Bariatric surgery in youth is recommended only for adolescents with severe obesity and most have serious medical conditions, like type 2 diabetes, obstructive sleep apnea, and or liver disease related to the metabolic dysfunction. It is recommended after implementing lifestyle i…
I'm a pediatrician as well and want to second your comment. Bariatric surgery in youth is recommended only for adolescents with severe obesity and most have serious medical conditions, like type 2 diabetes, obstructive sleep apnea, and or liver disease related to the metabolic dysfunction. It is recommended after implementing lifestyle interventions first and only after a careful psychological assessment to make sure they don't have an eating disorder, body dysmorphia or active mental health issues. It typically takes 6 months to a year to get ready for this major decision and complications and adverse effects are discussed at length.
I'm a pediatrician as well and want to second your comment. Bariatric surgery in youth is recommended only for adolescents with severe obesity and most have serious medical conditions, like type 2 diabetes, obstructive sleep apnea, and or liver disease related to the metabolic dysfunction. It is recommended after implementing lifestyle interventions first and only after a careful psychological assessment to make sure they don't have an eating disorder, body dysmorphia or active mental health issues. It typically takes 6 months to a year to get ready for this major decision and complications and adverse effects are discussed at length.