
After years of struggling with severe pediatric obesity, Jasmine knew something needed to change. Luckily, the Bariatric Surgery Program at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles saved the day.
Jasmine struggled with severe pediatric obesity for years. Luckily, the Bariatric Surgery Program at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles saved the day. Their team performed a specialized stomach procedure and developed a care team of doctors, surgeons, dietitians, and psychologists that aided Jasmine in losing more than 170 pounds. A year and a half post-surgery, Jasmine is focused on the future: “Now, I can walk for miles without pain or getting tired.”
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