Now that the gastric bypass surgery has been done and the pounds are slipping away, there is cause to celebrate the new you. Why not? Aside from the obvious health factors, other reasons for opting for the surgery could very well have been improving personal appearance and lifting self-esteem. Mirrors and scales have become more user-friendly, and you are feeling pretty good about yourself.
Fair enough. Your efforts have produced dividends, and your work has earned you rewards. By all means,...
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