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The Upside

For teens with severe obesity, bariatric surgery works but is rarely used. Experts say that needs to change.

In the epidemic of childhood obesity, some teenagers are finding that surgery is a less-taken but successful path.

Gavin Perrin is photographed at his Turbotsville, Pa. home Sept. 3. He has lost a substantial amount weight through bariatric surgery.
Gavin Perrin is photographed at his Turbotsville, Pa. home Sept. 3. He has lost a substantial amount weight through bariatric surgery.Read moreTOM GRALISH / Staff Photographer