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Obesity rates in case of youngsters of the North East are so striking that the health experts here believe one should be operating on extremely overweight teenagers.

Weight loss operation is tainted and proffered to adults. But with increasing number of individuals getting so fat their lives are at risk, some state that they think gastric surgery for children is the only answer.

Sixteen-year-old Jen Hogarth, from North Tyneside, was informed that she would expire by the age of 20 if she didn't lose weight. She is tainted to be one of a few youngsters in the nation who underwent a gastric bypass.

BBC Look North's Chris Jackson's report comprises of snaps of an operation. Being one of the youngest ever people to undergo any surgery.

Jen has already missed five stones and elated about the outcomes. When stated in case of National Health Service releasing funding is heftier than more than ever.

It is yet to be seen if the case of overweight children and their parents can be offered for any help and in case of weight issues.