Obese children: Is surgery an appropriate option? 20 Articles

by Ruth Woodhouse

The very suggestion of using surgery to deal with a young child's obesity issues is simply appalling! I honestly cannot believe some of the things people are doing in this day and age! As if it's not bad enough that ther...read more

by Lawanda Hill

Obesity is a disease. Children get diseases just like adults do. Most diseases can be treated. Some try herbal remedies, chemical remedies, surgical remedies. Different strokes, for different folks. But children. How ...read more

by Eve Redstone

Should surgery be considered in obese children? My first response was get a grip! Why on earth would some one think surgery was an appropriate option for this? Childhood obesity is reaching epidemic proportions, but s...read more

by Kimberly Munsey-Carlton

Although adults in the United States have been able to choose both lap band and gastric by-pass for a few years now, there were, until recently, few stories involving these surgeries for children. The surgeries were both c...read more

by Mary Franz

When I read the title of this article, my initial reaction was that I did not feel bariatric surgery was appropriate for obese children. After all, elective gastric bypass surgery is a fairly radical step for anybody, let...read more

by Jeffery Cooke

Surgery should never be an option for children unless it is life saving. There are other options that are much safer choices. In this fast paced world where quicker is supposedly better, our children are suffering right ...read more

by Glenda Weiler

Gastric By-Pass and Lap-Band surgeries are difficult enough for adults to deal with. It takes months of counseling before and after surgery. I could not imagine putting one of my children through such an ordeal. I hav...read more

by Hamlet Pericles

The human mind always thinks for the quick way out and aims for the quick fix. It's human nature. In regards to child obesity, it is so easy to say that surgery is an appropriate option, but parents should think otherwis...read more

by Lisa Story

In the United States, our health focus is on treatment rather than prevention. There are many health promotion efforts targeting social change in this area, but convenience, technology, and habit all contribute to people ...read more

by Callista Meyer

With the growing population of obesity among children in today's society, parents are looking for solutions. Is working with a physician and nutritionist for proper diet and exercise the route to go? or would surgery be a ...read more

by Ted Sherman

What parents in their right minds would ever accept surgery on their obese child when there are any other alternatives? It is especially cruel and unthinking on their part if the obesity is caused by the poor nutrition, ig...read more

by Linda Sajiw

Our society tends to look at most problems from a purely physical perspective. We create labels to define what is wrong. People that do not fit into the prescribed program tend to show us the imbalance in our world. Obes...read more

by Shashi

As we all know obesity has become a growing epidemic in United States. But I would say, this entirely depends on the lifestyle of the parents & children. Children of course follow parents, so I can say it depends on the li...read more

by Dawn Hawkins

Surgery is never a good answer to something that we can take care of without it. Our children are obese because we are a society that promotes the unhealthy way of living. Giving children surgery for the obesity problem is...read more

by Furious Lee

Growing up different is not easy. Children are sometimes cruel and school yard taunts can turn nasty. The unfortunate few who are overweight are often ostracized and ridiculed. Even teachers and adults, who should know bet...read more

by virtualvoice

It was at the age of ten years old that I realized that I was overweight. I don't think I ever considered myself overweight but it was the reactions of others, even those who were my family, that told me "You're fat. You ...read more

by Viola Davis

Allowing or promoting a child to turn to surgery as a solution to obesity is setting them up for a lifetime of easy living and lack of work ethic, not only in their health but in every aspect of their life. Obesity is a...read more

by Kak McAlister

I was totally appalled when I first heard several years ago of anyone having a "stomach staple" job for eating disorders/weight loss. Since that time I have heard of surgical techniques being used for "treatment" of vario...read more

by Connie Limon

Child Obesity Can Cause Numerous Health and Emotional Problems If you are concerned your child may be obese set an appointment with your family doctor for a screening and diagnosis. The doctor can calculate your child'...read more

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by Ho Tin

If the child is obese, get the child running and start exercising. Exercise is much simpler and healthier as compared to operation. Prevention is better than cure. If the child is moving towards the obese road, stop and co...read more