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The Centers for Disease Control estimates there are roughly 33.8 percent of obese adults in the U.S., as defined as having a Body Mass Index of 30 or higher. For many of these adults, ...
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Rosa describes her recovery from gastric bypass surgery.
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Linda shares how her life has been altered since gastric bypass surgery.
Leana explains why she chose to have gastric bypass surgery and how her food intake has altered.
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