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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.

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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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