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Cyndee's storyDan's StoryFrances, Michele and Henrietta's StoryJacob's StoryJoe's story
The decision to get bariatric surgery was one of the hardest decisions I’ve ever had to make. Being overweight my entire life was taking its toll on my health—I knew I needed to make a big change. Dan had no idea that fresh air and the open road could feel this good . . .now he knows.Good things come in threes — three sisters, three surgeries, three healthier lives.After his weight loss surgery at FMC, Jacob is running down a dream.I have always loved to cook and food has always been a central part of my life, my family and my culture. However, my love for food almost killed me. At the age of 45, I weighed 387 pounds.
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Judy's StoryLindsay's StoryMichael's StoryTeri's StoryVictoria's story
After losing 185 pounds, she dove into the idea of competing in open-water races.Bariatric surgery helps young woman realize her dream of having a babyType 2 diabetes was having a negative effect on the way Michael Smith lived his life. After extensive research, Smith decided bariatric, or weight-loss surgery, was the best way to ensure his well-being.Teri would lose her breath on the simplest of hikes. After surgery, they simply take her breath away.Prior to weight-loss surgery in August 2006, I had been overweight my entire life. I was the “chubby kid” who never got picked for games. I was the “fat girl” who never got asked out on dates. My teen-age years were torturous.
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