Understanding that having the procedure was only a small part of the larger picture.

May 05, 2020 | 18m 00s

This storyteller shares the positive impact a program has had on managing her health, and prepping for gastric sleeve surgery.

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STORYTELLER ATTRIBUTES

AGE:50 - 59

GENDER:Female

EDUCATION:College graduate

RACE/ETHNICITY:White

LOCATION (ZIP Code 1st digit):2xxxx

PERSPECTIVE:Patient

STORY TYPE

BODY PART(S):Blood, Heart and Circulation; Bones, Joints and Muscles; Digestive System; Endocrine System; Lungs and Breathing; Mental Health

DISORDER OR CONDITION TYPE:Genetics/Birth Defects; Mental Health; Obesity; Having multiple health conditions at the same time

TOPIC:Being treated; Getting tests or advice for how to be healthier; Communicating with doctors and nurses; Making decisions about the right health care or treatment for you; Describing how easy or hard it has been for you to get the health care you need

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