Meet Bariatric Surgery Patients
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Video: Kylie Crovo Marianne Favro, NBC-11 July 17, 2007 Kylie had bariatric surgery when she weighed 256 pounds. Nine months later, she was down to 107 pounds and was free of obesity-related health problems. Kylie discusses the lifelong lifestyle changes she has made to maintain a healthy weight. |
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Video: Chelsey Lewis Lyanne Melendez, ABC-7 March 9, 2007 Chelsey weighed 456 pounds when she had bariatric surgery in December 2005. In March 2007, Chelsey weighed 265 pounds and had her sights set on continuing to lose weight and toward earning a college degree. |
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Kayla Shoopman In March 2006, Kayla underwent bariatric surgery, weighing 305 pounds and suffering from sleep apnea, high blood pressure and low self-esteem. A year after her surgery, she is healthier and is more physically and socially active than ever before. |