Surgical Weight Loss for Teens
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Surgical Weight Loss for Teens

Ever since she was 3, Ashley O'Hara struggled with weight issues. As a child, she was diagnosed with insulin resistance. As she grew older, that turned into Type 2 diabetes. By the time she was 15, she was closing in on 300 pounds and desperate for answers. She went online and found the Surgical Weight Loss for Teens program at Cincinnati Children's. While it isn't a quick fix, the program gave Ashley a start on a new life. Listen to her talk with her mom about why this was the answer for their family.
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