Teens Turning to Surgery for Weight Loss

Weight-loss surgery is on the rise for U.S. teens—even with all the hype around new weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy. From 2021 to 2023, surgeries jumped 15%, especially among Hispanic and Black teens. Turns out, these meds aren’t easy to get (or covered by insurance), so surgery is still the go-to for many. Most teens are getting gastric sleeves, and experts say it’s still the gold standard for lasting results. Wild, right? #WeightLoss #TeenHealth #BariatricSurgery #HealthNews #ObesityAwareness #Health