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A Healthier Mother
Name: Joy
Age: 39
Treatment Type: Weight Loss Surgery

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Joy's motivation to have gastric band surgery was to help her overcome fertility issues and have a healthy pregnancy. Joy is now able to keep up with her children and be a more active mother.
Watch the additional videos below to see how:
• Joy describes how her social life has improved since her surgery.
• Joy explains how her perspective on food has changed after bariatric surgery.
• Joy describes how daily activities are easier after having bariatric surgery.
• After a loved one fails to recognize her, Joy realizes how much she's changed.
• After surgery, Joy made long-term changes to maintain her progress.
• After surgery, Joy felt like she became a new person.
• Joy reflects on how her quality of life has improved with bariatric surgery.
These patient stories are from real patients who have had weight loss surgery. Actual results after surgery will vary with each individual. The opinions expressed by patients should not be taken as medical advice. All surgery presents risk. Weight, age, and medical history determine your specific risks. Consult your doctor to see if weight loss surgery may be right for you.