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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Jonel Aleccia

Teens with severe obesity are turning to surgery and new weight loss drugs, despite controversy

Copyright 2023 The Associated Press. All rights reserved

John Simon III was a hungry baby, a “chunky” toddler and a chubby little boy, his mother said. But by age 14, his weight had soared to 430 pounds and was a life-threatening medical condition.

Nine months after weight-loss surgery that removed a portion of his stomach, John has lost about 150 pounds, boosting his health — and his hopes for the future.

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