Welcome to the NWWLS News & Events Section! Here we highlight some most astonishing success stories of people who have been empowered by the LAP-BAND surgery and NWWLS. We sincerely hope you enjoy and find inspiration within these stories.
01/21/2007
Sisters Band Together
This makes me slow down and learn to take a little better care of myself.
Sisters, Cindy McLeod and Debbie Riley, had Lap-Band Surgery on the same day at Northwest Weight Loss Surgery.
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10/01/2005
NBC National - The Today Show
"Weight Loss Battle - Sisters unite to lose 372 pounds"
Northwest Weight Loss Surgery appears on The Today Show
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09/07/2005
The Seattle Times - Snohomish County News
Local teen tests anti-obesity device
Emily Sperry's fight with obesity has been a challenge since birth. Last year, at age 17, she thought she'd be overweight the rest of her life. Around 290 pounds, she saw a grim future, laden with increasing health risks that eventually could kill her.
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07/19/2005
National Story - MSNBC
'I Have No Regrets'
Three months after undergoing Lap-Band surgery, Stuart Logan has lost nearly 42 pounds--and gained self-confidence.
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06/23/2005
Healthology.com
What Are the Different Types of Surgery for Obesity?
Many obese people are turning to stomach surgery to help them get on the road to a healthier life. Learn about the different procedures doctors are performing for weight loss.
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05/16/2005
King5.com
"Weight-reduction surgery targeting younger clientele"
Obesity is growing at such an alarming rate that some medical experts consider it a worldwide pandemic. Studies show morbidly obese teenagers make up the fastest growing obese segment of our population. Experts point to several reasons as the cause: high-calorie fast foods, lack of exercise, and genetics. Now a popular solution weight reduction surgery is targeting an even younger clientele.
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05/10/2005
HeraldNet
"Banding Together"
Surgery gives sisters new leases on life after years spent struggling to control their weight.
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04/02/2005
The Centralia Chronicle
"Sisters band together to fight obesity
Learn more about the four sister's, that struggled with obesity and how they prevailed........
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03/24/2005
Healthology.com
What Is Morbid Obesity and What Can Be Done?
Dr. Watkins and Dr. Montgomery participated in this highly informative web cast.......
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10/09/2004
Women in Business
" Metamorphosis: Where did you leave that 250-pound cocoon, Shirley?"
"Weight loss and a new career direction buoy this restaurateur"......
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