http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/weigheddown/20424 The Californian gave Brooke Stanley, one of the teens featured in the Weighed Down series, an audio recorder to use between interviews. We used one of the audio entries in her photo slideshow. Attached are some more of her thoughts, including her opinions on surgery, gym class and going to the doctors office. She brings up issues related to her weight most people might not think of. &mdash; Emily Hagedorn, health reporter (661) 395-7510 ehagedorn@bakersfield.com The Californian gave Brooke Stanley, one of the teens featured in the Weighed Down series, an audio recorder to use between interviews. We used one of the audio entries in her photo slideshow. Attached are some more of her thoughts, including her opinions on surgery, gym class and going to the doctors office. She brings up issues related to her weight most people might not think of. &mdash; Emily Hagedorn, health reporter (661) 395-7510 ehagedorn@bakersfield.com en-us <p>Brooke,</p> <p>You are beautiful&nbsp;and don't ever let anyone tell you different.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/weigheddown/20424/#c_188995 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/weigheddown/20424/#c_188995 <p>Brooke,</p> <p>You are beautiful&nbsp;and don't ever let anyone tell you different.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>