Patient Story - Barry

barry before

Barry avoided cameras while overweight so unfortunately
we can not show you a before photo of him!

Barry

Band Date: October 2007

Weight Lost: 47kg

I had my surgery in October 2007. Since then my weight has dropped some 47 kg and a number of associated medical conditions have ceased (sleep apnea, high cholesterol, diabetes, depression), with the only remaining issue is blood pressure. The operation has been of great benefit.

I started walking as much as possible well before the operation and this has continued. On the 19th of this month I will be participating in the Sri Chinmoy 6-hour event http://au.srichinmoyraces.org/events/24hour In July I'm considering doing a 12-hour walk http://geoffsruns.com/?p=200#more-200. I like the idea of time based events because everybody starts and finishes together.

I have recently bought myself a bicycle and intend to complete the Brisbane to Gold Coast 100 kms in October.

For me the operation has been a great success and certainly has improved my quality of life and very possibly has extended it as well.

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