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Losing weight and keeping it off is a problem thousands of Americans face every day. And the major problem with being overweight is not only cosmetic; obesity plays a role in developing diabetes, heart diseases, cancer and more.
Here's the story of two First Coast residents who decided that they've had enough of the health risks, the lack of energy and carrying around extra weight.
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Bob Huisinga lost a lot of weight after Bariatric Surgery at St. Vincent's. He chose the least invasive surgery - outpatient gastric banding. Nearly at his final goal weight. Bob starts each day a new way. Walking for miles with his wife reminds him of what he has lost - 80 pounds; and what he has gained, a happier and healthier life. Read Bob's story here
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| Bob and his wife Deborah, before Bob's gastric banding |
Bob and his wife Deborah, after Bob's gastric banding |
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Elizabeth Slough chose the least invasive surgery - outpatient gastric banding. Nearly at her final goal weight, Elizabeth keeps one old pair of shorts she will never wear again. Holding them up reminds her of what she has lost - 115 pounds; and what she has gained, a happier and healthier life. Read Elizabeth's story here
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| Elizabeth, before gastric banding |
Elizabeth, after gastric banding |
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Learn more about weight-loss surgery options at SVHC. Talk to one of the registered nurses at St. Vincent's HealthLink by calling 904-308-5465 (LINK) or sign up to attend one of the free informational sessions offered at SVHC.
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