Alana Thompson, aka Honey Boo Boo, plans to undergo weight-loss surgery to live a healthier life. The reality TV star, 16, will be heading to New York City in late August for her surgery after her 17th birthday, Alana’s rep Gina Rodriguez confirmed to Fox News Digital on Wednesday.
The "Here Comes Honey Boo Boo" alum will receive a suture sculpt endoscopic sleeve from weight loss doctor Steven Batash, with the price tag of approximately $13,000.
The TLC star reportedly weighs 275 pounds and wants to slim down to 150. After attempting numerous diets and increasing her exercise over the past year, Thompson didn’t receive the results she was looking for and is worried that her weight is genetic.
She believes weight-loss surgery is the solution to reaching her goals. Alana Thompson, aka Honey Boo Boo, plans to undergo weight-loss surgery to live a healthier life. (Garrett Press/MEGA) Thompson will be getting the procedure alongside her boyfriend, Dralin Carswell, 20, who shares similar weight-loss goals and wanted to go through the experience together.
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