Overweight Children and Teens

Since 1980, the percentage of children and teens who are overweight has more than tripled. Over 9 million young people, which is 16 percent of children and teens aged 6-19 years, are considered overweight.

SURGEONS

Lap-Band Surgeons Pennsylvania

	Lexington Surgical Associates Our bariatric program combines years of experience to evaluate and counsel candidates interested in pursuing weight loss surgery.
	Penn State Hershey Surgical Weight Loss Our program offers comprehensive weight management services including weight loss surgery for patients with clinically severe obesity.
	West Penn Bariatric Surgery A Center of Excellence providing weight loss surgery.

FEATURE

Find out if you qualify for weight loss surgery and if the lap band procedure is right for you.

Ask your surgeon for information on financing programs and payment plans available to lap band patients.

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