Home > Obesity > Is Weight Loss Surgery Appropriate For a Teenager? Get the Flash Player to see this player. Rate: (Click the stars to rate) Published on Apr 14, 2010 by Ask VideoMD, Views: 5494 Is weight loss surgery, including the lap band surgery appropriate for a teenager. VideoMD expert Dr. Anthony Gonzalez told Ask VideoMD that weight loss surgery for teens is appropriate if they have tried multiple attempts at weight loss and have had a thorough psychologic exam prior to proceeding with surgery.