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A recent video showing a 9-year-old girl undergoing gastric sleeve surgery sparked a lot of debate online.
Many people immediately asked: “Isn’t she too young for that?”

Childhood obesity is a real and serious health challenge, and in some cases, medical intervention may be necessary. However, when it comes to very young children, surgery is not always the first option to consider.

Children are still growing, developing and going through important hormonal and nutritional changes. Any treatment plan should carefully consider their growth, puberty and long-term health.

In this video, Dr. Timi explains why he would not typically perform a gastric sleeve procedure on a 9-year-old and discusses other approaches that can be explored first.

These may include:
- Family-based lifestyle changes
- Nutritional counseling and dietitian support
- Reduced screen time and increased physical activity
- Behavioral and psychological support
- Medical weight management where appropriate

The goal isn’t simply to make the number on the scale go down. The goal is to help a child achieve a healthier future while supporting normal growth and development.

Are you concerned about your child’s weight/health, and you’re looking for non-surgical weight management options? Send us a DM today.

One of the biggest reasons people struggle with weight loss is because they approach it from a place of restriction.

The moment many people hear “calorie deficit,” it starts to feel like punishment. Eat less, cut things out, avoid your favorite foods, constantly count numbers. Over time, that mindset becomes exhausting.

When you feel restricted, food takes up more mental space. You crave the things you’re trying to avoid, meals feel less satisfying and healthy eating becomes harder to sustain.

But sustainable weight loss is not just about eating less, it’s about eating smarter.
Instead of focusing only on what to remove from your meals, focus on what you can add to create better balance. Like protein, fibre, healthy fats and whole foods that keep you full, energized and satisfied.

When meals are balanced, you naturally feel more in control of your hunger, cravings and energy levels without constantly fighting yourself.

Weight loss should not feel like deprivation. It should feel like learning how to nourish your body in a way you can maintain long-term.

So next time you prepare a meal, instead of asking “How can I eat less?” ask yourself:
“What can I add to make this meal more balanced and satisfying?”
That shift in mindset can change everything.