Chapter
Perspectives on Bariatric Surgery for Adolescents
1:01:29 - 1:10:20 (08:50)
The decision for an adolescent to undergo bariatric surgery is complex and should involve multidisciplinary teams including psychologists who provide cognitive behavioral therapy. The long-term outcomes show significant weight loss but also risks of vitamin deficiencies and surgical complications.
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This podcast talks about two different cohorts from across the world, Sweden and America, who got bariatric surgeries to treat their adolescent obesity.
1:01:29 - 1:03:37 (02:08)
Summary
This podcast talks about two different cohorts from across the world, Sweden and America, who got bariatric surgeries to treat their adolescent obesity. They show significant weight loss and health improvements but also suffer from surgical complications, possible vitamin deficiencies, and the need for long-term follow-up care with a multidisciplinary team including therapists to implement cognitive behavioral therapy.
ChapterPerspectives on Bariatric Surgery for Adolescents
EpisodeDoctors Have a New Plan for Fat Kids
PodcastMaintenance Phase
There is an increased risk of alcoholism and potential negative outcomes for mental health aside from physical health when teenagers undergo bariatric surgery, which is a difficult decision that deserves further research.
1:03:37 - 1:07:30 (03:52)
Summary
There is an increased risk of alcoholism and potential negative outcomes for mental health aside from physical health when teenagers undergo bariatric surgery, which is a difficult decision that deserves further research.
ChapterPerspectives on Bariatric Surgery for Adolescents
EpisodeDoctors Have a New Plan for Fat Kids
PodcastMaintenance Phase
Examining the larger systemic issues and pain of being a fat kid, this podcast discusses the misconceptions around weight-loss surgeries.
1:07:30 - 1:10:20 (02:49)
Summary
Examining the larger systemic issues and pain of being a fat kid, this podcast discusses the misconceptions around weight-loss surgeries. The speaker voices concern over the lack of understanding by people making the decision to undergo such surgeries.