Fingerlakes Weight Loss Program

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Case Studies

Name: Stephanie Murray
Age: 37
Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass
Initial Weight: 256
Current Weight: 146

Medical Conditions Prior to Weight Loss: Aching back and knees, depression, social anxiety. My family has a history of heart problems and being so heavy scared me. I could have developed problems.
Medical Conditions Resolved since Weight Loss: No more aches and pains, more comfortable in social settings, no more fear of heart trouble. I have regular blood work through the program that checks everything from cholesterol to iron to potassium levels, and I’m doing GREAT!
Comments: This was the best thing I have ever done for myself and family. I look forward to a long and happy life filled with activity that I never thought possible at 256 pounds!

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Name: Jayme Hildreth
Age: 34
Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass
Initial Weight: 294
Current Weight: 205

Medical Conditions Prior to Weight Loss: Joint pain, sleep apnea, severe asthma, incontinence, depression, fatigue
Medical Conditions Resolved since Weight Loss: Joint pain, sleep apnea, incontinence, depression, fatigue, and asthma is now mild

Comments: I haven’t been this weight in over 12 years. I feel like a new person. This was the best decision I’ve made. I can now live a better quality life with my husband and children. I also enjoy working out now.

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Name: Jason Hildreth
Age: 34
Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass
Initial Weight: 370
Current Weight: 261

Medical Condition Prior to Weight Loss: High blood pressure, fatty liver, sleep apnea, fatigue, depression, high triglycerides
Medical Conditions Resolved since Weight Loss: High blood pressure (first time without meds since 1992!), sleep apnea, fatigue, depression, triglycerides – now have cholesterol level of a child!

Comments: The surgery saved my life. My self esteem has gone up. I take half the medication that I used to. I look forward to going to the gym at least three times a week. I am now a positive role model for my children.

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Name: Kathryn Ferguson
Age: 28
Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass
Initial Weight: 339
Current Weight: 239

Medical Conditions Prior to Weight Loss: Pre-diabetes, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, recurring heartburn, joint and back pain
Medical Conditions Resolved since Weight Loss: All of them

Comments: I was off all medications within a month of surgery.

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Name: Ila Blackman
Age: 48
Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass
Initial Weight: 268
Current weight: 160

Medical Conditions Prior to Weight Loss: Blood pressure was going up and down, out of breath when walking or moving around, back was giving out because of arthritis, both knees full of arthritis, no bladder control
Medical Conditions Resolved Since Weight Loss: Blood pressure staying level, not out of breath anymore, knees don’t give out much, have bladder control

Comments: Since I have lost the weight I have been able to go shopping and do some walking without my knees giving out much or being out of breath. It has brought up my self esteem.

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Name: Charlena Myers
Age: 38
Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass
Initial Weight: 257
Current Weight: 202

Medical Conditions Prior to Weight Loss: Diabetes, high cholesterol, joint pain
Medical Conditions Resolved since Weight Loss: All of the above

Comments: I have no regrets and I’m always telling people about my surgery.

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Name: Donald Myers
Age: 37
Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass
Initial Weight: 401
Current Weight: 274

Medical Conditions Prior to Weight Loss: Hypertension, diabetes II, high cholesterol, sleep apnea, low thyroid function, low kidney function
Medical Conditions Resolved since Weight Loss: No more diabetes – no more meds, no gout, sleep apnea discontinued, kidney function best ever, cholesterol normal, thyroid functioning properly
Comments: I wish I did it sooner. I’d do it again, and that’s what I tell everyone who says how good I look.