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Not age appropriate for kids under 13, age appropriate for kids over 16; suggested age 13. -
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Common Sense says
Obesity surgery can be heavy viewing.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 13–16
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What Parents Need to Know
About Big Medicine
Parents need to know that the surgery scenes in this medical reality show are sometimes bloody and often graphic, showing intestines, veins, stomachs, and more. Given the show's focus on bodies (the featured doctors treat morbid obesity), there are lots of scenes involving nudity, though it's in a nonsexual context, and key naked parts are always blurred or covered (underwear is sometimes visible). Sex -- including desire and frequency -- is sometimes discussed in a therapeutic setting. Brief shots of bedsores and other weight-related injuries can be difficult to see. The show's topic may bring up body image issues for some viewers.
Read our full review by Sierra Filucci
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about how the media deals with obesity. What messages do TV shows and movies send about being overweight? How does the media contribute to being overweight? (For some facts, click here.) Does this show affect your opinion of obesity and those who are overweight? How? Do you think surgery is a good way for dealing with extreme obesity? What other options are there? Have you ever struggled with weight or other body image issues? If so, how did you deal with it?
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- I rate this title on for age 17 and give it
Very Informative
I think that this show lets you know exactly where the world stand on obesity issues. Sure its easy to gain the weight, go through life not living because of the weight, emotional distress, lost relationships, but then the time comes when you want to address all of this. This show lets you see that its not always just to go under the knife to cure the problem. Sometimes the cure is more dangerous than the problem at hand. Do today what you can as tomorrow is always brighter. Look after the One body you have now, as tomorrow it may be too late. I don't mean diet to death, but maintain a healthy weight, even if it may be 10-20lbs over the ideal, its better than 100+ over the ideal.
- I rate this title on for age 17 and give it
I learned alot.....
I think this program is very informative. It gives people who are not obese a more in depth look at the health and emotional struggles that obese people experience. Thank you for this program.
- I rate this title on for age 13 and give it
These doctors are amazing! Great Learning Show
Dr. D (Davis) performed my gastric bypass a month ago and I must say he is as awesome in person as he is on tv. He and his son truely care about their patients and what you see on tv is EXACTLY the love and attention you feel in the office. I love the show and have learned ALOT from it.
- I rate this title on for age 11 and give it
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