Sadly, obesity not only affects adults but also many adolescents. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, 18 percent of adolescents between the ages of 12 and 19 are obese. The excess weight creates a host of physical and psychological problems, including diabetes, high blood pressure and low self-esteem. After many failed weight loss attempts, adolescents and their parents sometimes turn to weight loss surgery as their last hope for a healthy, happy life. However, in the long term teen bariatric surgery might pose more risks than benefits.
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