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Taffy Hawley: Lost 70
Where’s Taffy?
If you saw Taffy Hawley last year and you went to her house today – you’d probably ask “Where’s Taffy?” That’s because Taffy is 70 lbs lighter and she looks 20 years younger. And if you’re wondering – yes, Taffy is the name on her birth certificate. She is almost unrecognizable from the few “before” pictures she has.
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Erika Soelberg: Lost 150
Gift of Hope
Erika remembers her children sitting on their grandmother’s bed as Grandma read them a story. Health issues complicated by obesity kept her there until it claimed her life. Erika’s children are now grown and she is looking forward being the grandma, even as she fights her own battle with obesity. Erika’s story will be different.
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Jackie Spratt:
Lost 150
The Change Within
One hundred-fifty pounds is the weight of an average woman who is 5’-10” tall. That’s also how much weight Jackie Spratt lost with LAP-BAND®. Jackie, at 5’- 5” tall, has lost more than half her total body weight, but that’s only half the story.
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Paul Anjiewerd:
Lost 145
When Less is More
Paul is the type of person to “live life to the fullest”. But his hunger for life once included an insatiable appetite for food. That weakness drove him to obesity.
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Rebecca Henderson: Lost 200
Lost “Something”
The weight gain was slow for Rebecca. But, by the time she was thirty-something, she weighed three-hundred-something. Then it happened; she made the choice to lose it. After losing nearly 200 pounds the only thing big about Rebecca is her love of life.
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Tony Gabrielli: Lost 106
Changed for the Better
Before surgery, Tony Gabrielli's weight was affecting the lifestyle he loved. Now 106 pounds lighter, Anthony's life has changed for the better. "Now I am in control, not my weight."
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Jamee Brinkerhoff: Lost 100
Shopping for the New You
After years of dieting, Jamee topped the scales at 244. Simple things like walking, shopping, and being active with her kids and husband was too much to bear. Those days are long gone. Now 100 pounds lighter, Jamee feels like a totally new person.
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Sheri Winters : Lost 108
Pick Up Your Life!
At 298 pounds, Sheri Winter dropped out of life. Too tired for physical activity and too embarrassed to socialize, she stayed home alone. One year after surgery, Sheri has dropped 108 pounds, regained her self esteem and her energy.
Sheri is living again.
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Terri Myers: Lost 110
It’s Time to Shine
Terri has always displayed a radiant smile. But at 265 pounds, she felt she had to hide her body. After Lap-Band® weight loss surgery, Terri lost 110 pounds and her shyness. With her new body came new energy for her children, her husband and herself. Now they're all smiling.
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Corrie Cron: Lost 131
It’s Never Too Late to Feel Great
Corrie battled obesity for 40 years. At 280 pounds she lived in constant pain—physical and emotional. After losing 131 pounds her suffering is gone. Now a frequent traveler, Corrie enjoys hiking in national parks, climbing ruins in Mexico and being the happiest she's ever been.
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