Honey Boo Boo, real name Alana Thompson, has sparked concerns after speculation that the teen is not old enough to have weight loss surgery.
The child pageant star’s manager has recently revealed the teen’s plans to undergo surgery along with her boyfriend Dralin Carswell.
The 16-year-old is planning to get the life-changing operation in August, but fans have shared their concerns for the star on social media.
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They gave their thoughts on an online thread where they discussed the child star’s age.
One wrote: “She is quite young to be making this decision, especially since this surgery has long-lasting effects on your life and she is not even an adult yet.”
Another typed: “I would be surprised if she understands the physical implications and that she still has to work to get, and keep, the weight off.”
A concerned fan also added: “Oh man. She is too young to be doing this herself without first trying to change her eating and exercise lifestyle.”
More worried followers weighed in, with one saying that it “isn’t a good idea for any 17 year old,” but particularly for Alana due to her “family history”.
One commented that they “don’t understand” how the adults in her life can “responsibly allow her to go down this route,” while another said that the family “never learn from each others mistakes”.
Honey Boo Boo’s mother June had gastric sleeve surgery back in 2016.
She also had a tummy tuck and back in May she told The Sun that she “wasn’t opposed” to getting another procedure as she has gained 100 pounds since her operation.
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June admitted: “I’ve thought about doing the gastric sleeve again, like the revision surgery, but who knows. I would have to take care of some other issues first before I [am] able to do that.”
June’s other daughters Jessica Shannon and Anna Caldwell also had enhancements and the pair have spent a huge $111,000 on plastic surgery.
A source told The Sun that Jessica and Anna “feel amazing in their new bodies”.
Alana will take in her sister’s footsteps and make her way to Queens in New York for her surgery, soon after celebrating her 17th birthday.
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