The American Academy of Pediatrics now recommends that metabolic and bariatric surgery should be considered a safe treatment option for children and teens with severe obesity— and should be covered by insurance for young people
Weight loss surgery has traditionally been viewed as a procedure for adults with severe obesity who haven't been able to lose weight or keep it off. Now, pediatricians are calling for it to be more accessible for children and teens with severe obesity too.
What to know about weightloss surgery 03:16"If you're going to choose to do this surgery, you have to change your lifestyle. This surgery is not just 'here's a fix.' You have to do most of the work, and the surgery is just a little bit of help," Feinstein said."You have to be mentally ready for it."During that six-month period, however, Feinstein and her family were unsure whether their insurance would cover the surgery, which can be expensive.
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