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January 25, 2013 
An obese patient speaks with surgeon Dr. Alexandre Lesage in his office to prepare for surgery at the... 
SAINT JEAN D'ANGELY, France 
An obese patient speaks with surgeon Dr Alexandre Lesage in his office to prepare for surgery at the... 
An obese patient speaks with surgeon Dr. Alexandre Lesage in his office to prepare for surgery at the Saint Jean d'Angely Hospital, in Saint Jean d'Angley, southwestern France, January 24, 2013. The patient hopes to lose some 50 kilos (110 pounds) in the next year after she undergoes surgery for obesity. Picture taken January 24, 2013. REUTERS/Regis Duvignau (FRANCE - Tags: HEALTH) 
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January 25, 2013 
An obese patient speaks with surgeon Dr. Alexandre Lesage in his office to prepare for surgery at the... 
SAINT JEAN D'ANGELY, France 
An obese patient speaks with surgeon Dr Alexandre Lesage in his office to prepare for surgery at the... 
An obese patient speaks with surgeon Dr. Alexandre Lesage in his office to prepare for surgery at the Saint Jean d'Angely Hospital, in Saint Jean d'Angley, southwestern France, January 24, 2013. The patient hopes to lose some 50 kilos (110 pounds) in the next year after she undergoes surgery for obesity. Picture taken January 24, 2013. REUTERS/Regis Duvignau (FRANCE - Tags: HEALTH) 
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January 25, 2013 
A nurse takes a picture of an obese patient at surgeon Dr. Alexandre Lesage's office to prepare for surgery... 
SAINT JEAN D'ANGELY, France 
A nurse takes a picture of an obese patient at Dr. Alexandre Lesage's office to prepare for surgery at... 
A nurse takes a picture of an obese patient at surgeon Dr. Alexandre Lesage's office to prepare for surgery at the Saint Jean d'Angely Hospital, in Saint Jean d'Angley, southwestern France, January 24, 2013. The patient hopes to lose some 50 kilos (110 pounds) in the next year after she undergoes surgery for obesity. Picture taken January 24, 2013. REUTERS/Regis Duvignau (FRANCE - Tags: HEALTH) 
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January 25, 2013 
A nurse measures an obese patient at the office of surgeon Dr. Alexandre Lesage's to prepare for surgery... 
SAINT JEAN D'ANGELY, France 
A nurse measures an obese patient at Dr Alexandre Lesage's office to prepare for surgery at the Saint... 
A nurse measures an obese patient at the office of surgeon Dr. Alexandre Lesage's to prepare for surgery at the Saint Jean d'Angely Hospital, in Saint Jean d'Angley, southwestern France, January 24, 2013. The patient hopes to lose some 50 kilos (110 pounds) in the next year after she undergoes surgery for obesity. Picture taken January 24, 2013. REUTERS/Regis Duvignau (FRANCE - Tags: HEALTH) 
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January 25, 2013 
Surgeon Dr. Alexandre Lesage looks at an X-Ray which shows a stomach ring in his office as he speaks... 
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Surgeon Dr Alexandre Lesage looks at an X-Ray which shows a stomach ring in his office at the Saint Jean... 
Surgeon Dr. Alexandre Lesage looks at an X-Ray which shows a stomach ring in his office as he speaks with a patient about surgery for obesity at the Saint Jean d'Angely Hospital, in Saint Jean d'Angley, southwestern France, January 24, 2013. Picture taken January 24, 2013. REUTERS/Regis Duvignau (FRANCE - Tags: HEALTH) 
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January 25, 2013 
Surgeon Dr. Alexandre Lesage holds a stomach ring in his office as he speaks with an obese patient about... 
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Surgeon Dr Alexandre Lesage holds a stomach ring in his office as he speaks with an obese patient about... 
Surgeon Dr. Alexandre Lesage holds a stomach ring in his office as he speaks with an obese patient about surgery at the Saint Jean d'Angely Hospital, in Saint Jean d'Angley, southwestern France, January 24, 2013. The patient hopes to lose some 50 kilos (110 pounds) in the next year after she undergoes surgeryfor obesity. Picture taken January 24, 2013. REUTERS/Regis Duvignau (FRANCE - Tags: HEALTH) 
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January 25, 2013 
Surgeon Dr. Alexandre Lesage examines an obese patient in his office as she prepares for surgery at the... 
SAINT JEAN D ANGELY, France 
Surgeon Dr Alexandre Lesage examines an obese patient in his office as she prepares for surgery at the... 
Surgeon Dr. Alexandre Lesage examines an obese patient in his office as she prepares for surgery at the Saint Jean d'Angely Hospital, in Saint Jean d'Angley, southwestern France, January 24, 2013. The patient hopes to lose some 50 kilos (110 pounds) in the next year after she undergoes surgery for obesity. Picture taken January 24, 2013. REUTERS/Regis Duvignau (FRANCE - Tags: HEALTH) 
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January 25, 2013 
An obese patient weighs herself on a scale in the office of surgeon Dr. Alexandre Lesage as she prepares... 
SAINT JEAN D ANGELY, France 
An obese patient weighs herself on a scale in the office of surgeon Dr Alexandre Lesage as she prepares... 
An obese patient weighs herself on a scale in the office of surgeon Dr. Alexandre Lesage as she prepares for surgery at the Saint Jean d'Angely Hospital, in Saint Jean d'Angley, southwestern France, January 24, 2013. The patient hopes to lose some 50 kilos (110 pounds) in the next year after she undergoes surgery for obesity. Picture taken January 24, 2013. REUTERS/Regis Duvignau (FRANCE - Tags: HEALTH) 
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September 21, 2012 
Veronica Raygoza (R) takes a picture of her daughter Jazmine Raygoza, 18, before Jazmine went to her... 
Denver, UNITED STATES 
Veronica Raygoza takes a picture of her daughter Jazmine before Jazmine went to her high school prom... 
Veronica Raygoza (R) takes a picture of her daughter Jazmine Raygoza, 18, before Jazmine went to her high school prom with her friend Mario Garcia (C) in Denver April 28, 2012. Both Raygozas had bariatric surgery almost a year ago. Picture taken April 28, 2012. REUTERS/Rick Wilking (UNITED STATES - Tags: HEALTH SOCIETY)

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September 21, 2012 
Jazmine Raygoza, 18, (R) poses for a picture at her high school prom with her friend Mario Garcia in... 
Denver, UNITED STATES 
Jazmine Raygoza poses for a picture at her high school prom with friend Mario Garcia in Denver 
Jazmine Raygoza, 18, (R) poses for a picture at her high school prom with her friend Mario Garcia in Denver April 28, 2012. Raygoza had bariatric surgery almost a year ago. Picture taken April 28, 2012. REUTERS/Rick Wilking (UNITED STATES - Tags: HEALTH SOCIETY)

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September 21, 2012 
Jazmine Raygoza, 18, (L) leaves a temporary studio set after getting her picture taken at her high school... 
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Jazmine Raygoza leaves a temporary studio set after getting her picture made at her high school prom... 
Jazmine Raygoza, 18, (L) leaves a temporary studio set after getting her picture taken at her high school prom with her friend Mario Garcia in Denver April 28, 2012. Raygoza had bariatric surgery almost a year ago. Picture taken April 28, 2012. REUTERS/Rick Wilking (UNITED STATES - Tags: HEALTH SOCIETY)

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September 21, 2012 
Jazmine Raygoza, 18, a teen bariatric surgery patient, grimaces in the hot sun in the backyard of her... 
Denver, UNITED STATES 
Jazmine Raygoza, teen bariatric surgery patient, grimaces in the hot sun at her home in Denver 
Jazmine Raygoza, 18, a teen bariatric surgery patient, grimaces in the hot sun in the backyard of her home in Denver in this April 21, 2012 file photo. Jazmine weighed 219 lbs on this day. Picture taken April 21, 2012. REUTERS/Rick Wilking (UNITED STATES - Tags: SOCIETY HEALTH)

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September 21, 2012 
Jazmine Raygoza, 18, (R) and her mother Veronica, both bariatric surgery patients, get encouragement... 
Denver, UNITED STATES 
Jazmine Raygoza and her mother Veronica, both bariatric surgery patients, get encouragement from trainer... 
Jazmine Raygoza, 18, (R) and her mother Veronica, both bariatric surgery patients, get encouragement from trainer Richard Kalasky (L) in Denver in this January 28, 2012 file photo. Kalasky, also a patient who lost 140 lbs. after the procedure, was leading an exercise class for bariatric patients. Veronica was 188 lbs and Jazmine 225 lbs on this day. Picture taken January 28, 2012. REUTERS/Rick Wilking (UNITED STATES - Tags: SOCIETY HEALTH)

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September 21, 2012 
Jazmine Raygoza, 18, walks onto a temporary studio set to get a portrait shot at her high school prom... 
Denver, UNITED STATES 
Jazmine Raygoza walks onto a temporary studio set to get a portrait shot at her high school prom in Denver... 
Jazmine Raygoza, 18, walks onto a temporary studio set to get a portrait shot at her high school prom in Denver April 28, 2012. Raygoza had bariatric surgery almost a year ago. Picture taken April 28, 2012. REUTERS/Rick Wilking (UNITED STATES - Tags: HEALTH SOCIETY)

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September 21, 2012 
Jazmine Raygoza, 18, (L) dances at her high school prom with her friend Mario Garcia in Denver April... 
Denver, UNITED STATES 
Jazmine Raygoza dances at her high school prom with friend Mario Garcia in Denver 
Jazmine Raygoza, 18, (L) dances at her high school prom with her friend Mario Garcia in Denver April 28, 2012. Raygoza had bariatric surgery almost a year ago. Picture taken April 28, 2012. REUTERS/Rick Wilking (UNITED STATES - Tags: HEALTH SOCIETY)

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September 21, 2012 
Jazmine Raygoza, 18, (C) adjusts her cap before her high school graduation in Denver May 19, 2012. Raygoza... 
Denver, UNITED STATES 
Jazmine Raygoza adjusts her cap before her high school graduation in Denver 
Jazmine Raygoza, 18, (C) adjusts her cap before her high school graduation in Denver May 19, 2012. Raygoza had bariatric surgery almost a year ago. Picture taken May 19, 2012. REUTERS/Rick Wilking (UNITED STATES - Tags: HEALTH SOCIETY)

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September 21, 2012 
Jazmine Raygoza, 18, waves to her family as she leaves the stage after getting her diploma at her high... 
Denver, UNITED STATES 
Jazmine Raygoza waves to her family as she leaves the stage after getting her diploma at her high school... 
Jazmine Raygoza, 18, waves to her family as she leaves the stage after getting her diploma at her high school graduation in Denver May 19, 2012. Raygoza had bariatric surgery almost a year ago. Picture taken May 19, 2012. REUTERS/Rick Wilking (UNITED STATES - Tags: HEALTH SOCIETY)

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September 21, 2012 
Jazmine Raygoza, 18, (C) waits in line with classmates for a photo booth at her high school prom in Denver... 
Denver, UNITED STATES 
Jazmine Raygoza waits in line with classmates for a photo booth at her high school prom in Denver 
Jazmine Raygoza, 18, (C) waits in line with classmates for a photo booth at her high school prom in Denver April 28, 2012. Raygoza had bariatric surgery almost a year ago. Picture taken April 28, 2012. REUTERS/Rick Wilking (UNITED STATES - Tags: HEALTH SOCIETY)

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May 30, 2012 
Cristina Iaboni poses at her home in Bethany, Connecticut May 28, 2012. Iaboni had the dubious distinction... 
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Cristina Iaboni poses at her home in Bethany, Connecticut May 28, 2012. Iaboni had the dubious distinction of being not quite obese enough. For all the pounds on her 5'5" frame, she did not meet the criteria for bariatric surgery to help control her type-2 diabetes. Then the 45-year-old Connecticut wife, mother of two and head of human resources for a Fortune 500 company, lucked out. In 2009 she met with Dr Francisco Rubino of Weill Cornell Medical Center in New York and was among his first subjects. Picture taken May 28, 2012. To match Feature DIABETES-SURGERY/ REUTERS/ Michelle McLoughlin (UNITED STATES - Tags: HEALTH SOCIETY) 
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May 30, 2012 
Cristina Iaboni poses at her home in Bethany, Connecticut May 28, 2012. Iaboni had the dubious distinction... 
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Cristina Iaboni poses at her home in Bethany, Connecticut May 28, 2012. Iaboni had the dubious distinction of being not quite obese enough. For all the pounds on her 5'5" frame, she did not meet the criteria for bariatric surgery to help control her type-2 diabetes. Then the 45-year-old Connecticut wife, mother of two and head of human resources for a Fortune 500 company, lucked out. In 2009 she met with Dr Francisco Rubino of Weill Cornell Medical Center in New York and was among his first subjects. Picture taken May 28, 2012. To match Feature DIABETES-SURGERY/ REUTERS/ Michelle McLoughlin (UNITED STATES - Tags: HEALTH SOCIETY) 
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April 24, 2012 
Jazmine Raygoza, a teen bariatric surgery patient (R), talks to friends at the Sound Mind and Body fitness... 
Denver, UNITED STATES 
Jazmine Raygoza, a teen bariatric surgery patient, talks to friends at the Sound Mind and Body fitness... 
Jazmine Raygoza, a teen bariatric surgery patient (R), talks to friends at the Sound Mind and Body fitness center at John F. Kennedy high school in Denver February 16, 2012. Jazmine started a workout club with friends at the school. (From L - R) Classmates Victor Franco, Humberto Padilla and Mario Garcia are also seen. Jazmine weighed 223 lbs. on this day. REUTERS/Rick Wilking (UNITED STATES - Tags: SOCIETY HEALTH) 
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April 24, 2012 
Jazmine Raygoza works out the Sound Mind and Body fitness center at John F. Kennedy high school in Denver... 
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Jazmine Raygoza works out the Sound Mind and Body fitness center at John F. Kennedy high school in Denver... 
Jazmine Raygoza works out the Sound Mind and Body fitness center at John F. Kennedy high school in Denver February 16, 2012. Jazmine started a workout club with friends at the school. Jazmine 223 lbs. on this day. REUTERS/Rick Wilking (UNITED STATES - Tags: SOCIETY HEALTH) 
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April 24, 2012 
Jazmine Raygoza, teen bariatric surgery patient, grimaces in the hot sun in the back yard of her home... 
Denver, UNITED STATES 
Jazmine Raygoza, teen bariatric surgery patient, grimaces in the hot sun at her home in Denver 
Jazmine Raygoza, teen bariatric surgery patient, grimaces in the hot sun in the back yard of her home in Denver April 21, 2012. Jazmine weighed 219 lbs. on this day. REUTERS/Rick Wilking (UNITED STATES - Tags: SOCIETY HEALTH) 
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April 24, 2012 
Jazmine Raygoza, teen bariatric surgery patient, talks with friends in her bedroom at her home in Denver... 
Denver, UNITED STATES 
Jazmine Raygoza, teen bariatric surgery patient, talks with friends in her bedroom at her home in Denver... 
Jazmine Raygoza, teen bariatric surgery patient, talks with friends in her bedroom at her home in Denver April 21, 2012. Jazmine weighed 219 lbs. on this day. REUTERS/Rick Wilking (UNITED STATES - Tags: SOCIETY HEALTH) 
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April 24, 2012 
Victor Franco works out at the Sound Mind and Body fitness center at John F. Kennedy high school in Denver... 
Denver, UNITED STATES 
Victor Franco works out at the Sound Mind and Body fitness center at John F. Kennedy high school in Denver... 
Victor Franco works out at the Sound Mind and Body fitness center at John F. Kennedy high school in Denver February 16, 2012. Jazmine Raygoza, a teen bariatric surgery patient, started a workout club with friends, including Victor, at the school. REUTERS/Rick Wilking (UNITED STATES - Tags: SOCIETY HEALTH) 
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April 24, 2012 
Jazmine Raygoza, teen bariatric surgery patient, sits on her bed with friends Victor Franco (C) and Mario... 
Denver, UNITED STATES 
Jazmine Raygoza, teen bariatric surgery patient, sits on her bed with friends Victor Franco and Mario... 
Jazmine Raygoza, teen bariatric surgery patient, sits on her bed with friends Victor Franco (C) and Mario Garcia at her home in Denver April 21, 2012. Jazmine weighed 219 lbs. on this day. REUTERS/Rick Wilking (UNITED STATES - Tags: SOCIETY HEALTH) 
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April 24, 2012 
Jazmine Raygoza, teen bariatric surgery patient, grimaces in the hot sun at her home in Denver April... 
Denver, UNITED STATES 
Jazmine Raygoza, teen bariatric surgery patient, grimaces in the hot sun at her home in Denver 
Jazmine Raygoza, teen bariatric surgery patient, grimaces in the hot sun at her home in Denver April 21, 2012. Jazmine weighed 219 lbs. on this day. REUTERS/Rick Wilking (UNITED STATES - Tags: SOCIETY HEALTH) 
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April 24, 2012 
Jazmine Raygoza, a teen bariatric surgery patient (L), works out with friend Mario Garcia at the Sound... 
Denver, UNITED STATES 
Jazmine Raygoza, a teen bariatric surgery patient, works out with friend Mario Garcia at the Sound Mind... 
Jazmine Raygoza, a teen bariatric surgery patient (L), works out with friend Mario Garcia at the Sound Mind and Body fitness center at John F. Kennedy high school in Denver February 16, 2012. Jazmine started a workout club with friends at the school. Jazmine weighed 223 lbs. on this day. REUTERS/Rick Wilking (UNITED STATES - Tags: SOCIETY HEALTH) 
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April 24, 2012 
Jazmine Raygoza, teen bariatric surgery patient, eats her tiny portions of food including macaroni and... 
Denver, UNITED STATES 
Jazmine Raygoza, teen bariatric surgery patient, eats her tiny portions of food including macaroni and... 
Jazmine Raygoza, teen bariatric surgery patient, eats her tiny portions of food including macaroni and guacamole at her home in Denver April 21, 2012. Jazmine weighed 219 lbs. on this day. REUTERS/Rick Wilking (UNITED STATES - Tags: SOCIETY HEALTH) 
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April 24, 2012 
Signs on the wall at the Sound Mind and Body fitness center encourage students at John F. Kennedy high... 
Denver, UNITED STATES 
Signs on the wall at the Sound Mind and Body fitness center encourage students at John F. Kennedy high... 
Signs on the wall at the Sound Mind and Body fitness center encourage students at John F. Kennedy high school in Denver February 16, 2012. Jazmine Raygoza, a teen bariatric surgery patient started a workout club with friends at the school. REUTERS/Rick Wilking (UNITED STATES - Tags: SOCIETY HEALTH) 
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April 24, 2012 
Jazmine Raygoza, teen bariatric surgery patient, tries on a belt with friends Victor Franco (L) and Mario... 
Denver, UNITED STATES 
Jazmine Raygoza, teen bariatric surgery patient, tries on a belt with friends Victor Franco and Mario... 
Jazmine Raygoza, teen bariatric surgery patient, tries on a belt with friends Victor Franco (L) and Mario Garcia watching at her home in Denver April 21, 2012. Jazmine weighed 219 lbs. on this day. REUTERS/Rick Wilking (UNITED STATES - Tags: SOCIETY HEALTH) 
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April 24, 2012 
Jazmine Raygoza, a teen bariatric surgery patient (C), puts her head down as she is teased by friends... 
Denver, UNITED STATES 
Jazmine Raygoza, a teen bariatric surgery patient, puts her head down as she is teased by friends at... 
Jazmine Raygoza, a teen bariatric surgery patient (C), puts her head down as she is teased by friends at the Sound Mind and Body fitness center at John F. Kennedy high school in Denver February 16, 2012. Jazmine started a workout club with friends at the school. Left to right are classmates Humberto Padilla, Victor Franco and Mario Garcia. Jazmine weighed 223 lbs. on this day. REUTERS/Rick Wilking (UNITED STATES - Tags: SOCIETY HEALTH) 
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April 24, 2012 
Jazmine Raygoza, teen bariatric surgery patient talks, on her cellphone as her mother sips water in the... 
Denver, UNITED STATES 
Jazmine Raygoza, teen bariatric surgery patient, talks on her cellphone as her mother sips water in the... 
Jazmine Raygoza, teen bariatric surgery patient talks, on her cellphone as her mother sips water in the background in the back yard of her home in Denver April 21, 2012. Jazmine weighed 219 lbs. on this day. REUTERS/Rick Wilking (UNITED STATES - Tags: SOCIETY HEALTH) 
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April 24, 2012 
Jazmine Raygoza, a teen bariatric surgery patient (R) is encouraged by her friend Victor Franco at the... 
Denver, UNITED STATES 
Jazmine Raygoza, a teen bariatric surgery patient is encouraged by friend Victor Franco at the Sound... 
Jazmine Raygoza, a teen bariatric surgery patient (R) is encouraged by her friend Victor Franco at the Sound Mind and Body fitness center at John F. Kennedy high school in Denver February 16, 2012. Jazmine started a workout club with friends at the school. Jazmine weighed 223 lbs. on this day. REUTERS/Rick Wilking (UNITED STATES - Tags: SOCIETY HEALTH) 
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April 24, 2012 
Jazmine Raygoza, a teen bariatric surgery patient, concentrates as she works out at the Sound Mind and... 
Denver, UNITED STATES 
Jazmine Raygoza, a teen bariatric surgery patient, concentrates as she works out at the Sound Mind and... 
Jazmine Raygoza, a teen bariatric surgery patient, concentrates as she works out at the Sound Mind and Body fitness center at John F. Kennedy high school in Denver February 16, 2012. Jazmine started a workout club with friends at the school. Jazmine weighed 223 lbs. on this day. REUTERS/Rick Wilking (UNITED STATES - Tags: SOCIETY HEALTH) 
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April 24, 2012 
Jazmine Raygoza, a teen bariatric surgery patient (C) is playfully lifted onto a scale by her friend... 
Denver, UNITED STATES 
Jazmine Raygoza, a teen bariatric surgery patient is playfully lifted onto a scale by her friend Victor... 
Jazmine Raygoza, a teen bariatric surgery patient (C) is playfully lifted onto a scale by her friend Victor Franco at the Sound Mind and Body fitness center at John F. Kennedy high school in Denver February 16, 2012. Jazmine started a workout club with her friends at the school. Jazmine weighed 223 lbs. on this day. REUTERS/Rick Wilking (UNITED STATES - Tags: SOCIETY HEALTH) 
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April 24, 2012 
Jazmine Raygoza (C) and her mother Veronica (L), both bariatric surgery patients, go for a run in a exercise... 
Denver, UNITED STATES 
Jazmine Raygoza and her mother Veronica, both bariatric surgery patients, go for a run in a exercise... 
Jazmine Raygoza (C) and her mother Veronica (L), both bariatric surgery patients, go for a run in a exercise class for bariatric surgery patients led by trainer and fellow patient Richard Kalasky in Denver January 28, 2012. Veronica was 188 lbs and Jazmine 225 lbs on this day. REUTERS/Rick Wilking (UNITED STATES - Tags: SOCIETY HEALTH) 
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April 24, 2012 
Jazmine Raygoza (R) and her mother Veronica, both bariatric surgery patients, pause before an exercise... 
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Jazmine Raygoza and her mother Veronica, both bariatric surgery patients, pause before an exercise class... 
Jazmine Raygoza (R) and her mother Veronica, both bariatric surgery patients, pause before an exercise class for bariatric surgery patients in Denver January 28, 2012. Veronica was 188 lbs and Jazmine 225 lbs on this day. REUTERS/Rick Wilking (UNITED STATES - Tags: SOCIETY HEALTH) 
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April 24, 2012 
Jazmine Raygoza (L) and her mother Veronica, both bariatric surgery patients, walk to an exercise class... 
Denver, UNITED STATES 
Jazmine Raygoza and her mother Veronica, both bariatric surgery patients, walk to an exercise class for... 
Jazmine Raygoza (L) and her mother Veronica, both bariatric surgery patients, walk to an exercise class for bariatric surgery patients in Denver January 28, 2012. Veronica was 188 lbs and Jazmine 225 lbs on this day. REUTERS/Rick Wilking (UNITED STATES - Tags: SOCIETY HEALTH) 
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April 24, 2012 
Jazmine Raygoza (L), a teen bariatric surgery patient, gets a high five from fellow patient Terri Lipsey-Nave... 
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Raygoza, a teen bariatric surgery patient, gets a high five after completing a run in an exercise class... 
Jazmine Raygoza (L), a teen bariatric surgery patient, gets a high five from fellow patient Terri Lipsey-Nave after they completed a run in an exercise class for bariatric surgery patients in Denver January 28, 2012. Jazmine weighed 225 lbs. on this day. REUTERS/Rick Wilking (UNITED STATES - Tags: SOCIETY HEALTH) 
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April 24, 2012 
Jazmine Raygoza (L) a teen bariatric surgery patient gets encouragement from trainer Richard Kalasky... 
Denver, UNITED STATES 
Jazmine Raygoza a teen bariatric surgery patient gets encouragement from trainer Richard Kalasky as she... 
Jazmine Raygoza (L) a teen bariatric surgery patient gets encouragement from trainer Richard Kalasky as she does lunges in Denver January 28, 2012. Kalasky, also a patient who lost 140 lbs. after the procedure was leading an exercise class for bariatric patients. Jazmine weighed 225 lbs on this day. REUTERS/Rick Wilking (UNITED STATES - Tags: SOCIETY HEALTH) 
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April 24, 2012 
Jazmine Raygoza (C) and her mother Veronica (3rd L), both bariatric surgery patients, do jumping jacks... 
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Jazmine Raygoza and her mother Veronica, third from left both bariatric surgery patients do jumping jacks... 
Jazmine Raygoza (C) and her mother Veronica (3rd L), both bariatric surgery patients, do jumping jacks in a exercise class for bariatric surgery patients in Denver January 28, 2012. Veronica was 188 lbs and Jazmine 225 lbs on this day. REUTERS/Rick Wilking (UNITED STATES - Tags: SOCIETY HEALTH) 
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April 24, 2012 
Jazmine Raygoza (lower) and her mother Veronica, both bariatric surgery patients, get encouragement as... 
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Jazmine Raygoza and her mother Veronica, both bariatric surgery patients, get encouragement from trainer... 
Jazmine Raygoza (lower) and her mother Veronica, both bariatric surgery patients, get encouragement as they do lunges from trainer Richard Kalasky (L) in Denver January 28, 2012. Kalasky, also a patient who lost 140 lbs. after the procedure was leading an exercise class for bariatric patients. Veronica was 188 lbs and Jazmine 225 lbs on this day. REUTERS/Rick Wilking (UNITED STATES - Tags: SOCIETY HEALTH) 
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April 24, 2012 
Jazmine Raygoza (L) and her mother Veronica (2nd L), both bariatric surgery patients, stretch before... 
Denver, UNITED STATES 
Jazmine Raygoza and her mother Veronica, both bariatric surgery patients, stretch before a run with trainer... 
Jazmine Raygoza (L) and her mother Veronica (2nd L), both bariatric surgery patients, stretch before a run with trainer Richard Kalasky (foreground) in Denver January 28, 2012. Kalasky, also a patient who lost 140 lbs. after the procedure was leading an exercise class for bariatric patients. At 2nd R is Laura Mattern who also had the procedure. Veronica was 188 lbs and Jazmine 225 lbs on this day. REUTERS/Rick Wilking (UNITED STATES - Tags: SOCIETY HEALTH) 
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April 24, 2012 
Jazmine Raygoza (R) and her mother Veronica, both bariatric surgery patients, get encouragement from... 
Denver, UNITED STATES 
Jazmine Raygoza and her mother Veronica, both bariatric surgery patients, get encouragement from trainer... 
Jazmine Raygoza (R) and her mother Veronica, both bariatric surgery patients, get encouragement from trainer Richard Kalasky (L) in Denver January 28, 2012. Kalasky, also a patient who lost 140 lbs. after the procedure was leading an exercise class for bariatric patients. Veronica was 188 lbs and Jazmine 225 on this day. REUTERS/Rick Wilking (UNITED STATES - Tags: SOCIETY HEALTH) 
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April 24, 2012 
Jazmine Raygoza (R) and her mother Veronica, both bariatric surgery patients, stretch before a run with... 
Denver, UNITED STATES 
Jazmine Raygoza and her mother Veronica, both bariatric surgery patients, stretch before a run with trainer... 
Jazmine Raygoza (R) and her mother Veronica, both bariatric surgery patients, stretch before a run with trainer Richard Kalasky (foreground) in Denver January 28, 2012. Kalasky, also a patient who lost 140 lbs. after the procedure was leading an exercise class for bariatric patients. Veronica was 188 lbs and Jazmine 225 on this day. REUTERS/Rick Wilking (UNITED STATES - Tags: SOCIETY HEALTH) 
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August 04, 2011 
Jazmine Raygoza, 17 looks at a model of a stomach with a Lap-Band attached before her "first fill" at... 
Denver, UNITED STATES 
Jazmine Raygoza, 17 looks at a model of a stomach with a Lap-Band attached before her "first fill" at... 
Jazmine Raygoza, 17 looks at a model of a stomach with a Lap-Band attached before her "first fill" at Rose Medical Center in Denver August 3, 2011 about 6 weeks after Jazmine's Lap-Band surgery. After trying multiple diets and exercise Raygoza decided on the surgery with the encouragement of her mother who recently had gastric bypass. At the six week mark Jazmine had lost 21 pounds. The first fill is when saline is injected into the band to inflate it and further constrict it around the top of the stomach. REUTERS/Rick Wilking (UNITED STATES) 
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August 04, 2011 
Registered Nurse Amanda Tyacke (L) injects saline solution through the abdomen of Jazmine Raygoza, 17... 
Denver, UNITED STATES 
Registered Nurse Amanda Tyacke injects saline solution through the abdomen of Jazmine Raygoza, 17 (R)... 
Registered Nurse Amanda Tyacke (L) injects saline solution through the abdomen of Jazmine Raygoza, 17 (R) into an under-skin port which will fill Raygoza's Lap-Band at Rose Medical Center in Denver August 3, 2011 about 6 weeks after Jazmine's surgery. After trying multiple diets and exercise Raygoza decided on the surgery with the encouragement of her mother Veronica who recently had gastric bypass. At the six week mark Jazmine had lost 21 pounds. REUTERS/Rick Wilking (UNITED STATES) 
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August 04, 2011 
Jazmine Raygoza, 17 looks at a model of a stomach with a Lap-Band attached before her "first fill" at... 
Denver, UNITED STATES 
Jazmine Raygoza, 17 looks at a model of a stomach with a Lap-Band attached before her "first fill" at... 
Jazmine Raygoza, 17 looks at a model of a stomach with a Lap-Band attached before her "first fill" at Rose Medical Center in Denver August 3, 2011 about 6 weeks after Jazmine's Lap-Band surgery. After trying multiple diets and exercise Raygoza decided on the surgery with the encouragement of her mother who recently had gastric bypass. At the six week mark Jazmine had lost 21 pounds. The first fill is when saline is injected into the band to inflate it and further constrict it around the top of the stomach. REUTERS/Rick Wilking (UNITED STATES) 
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June 22, 2011 
Jazmine Raygoza goes through a psychological evaluation with Clinical Psychologist Susan Belyea (L) at... 
Denver, UNITED STATES 
Jazmine Raygoza goes through a psychological evaluation at home in Denver 
Jazmine Raygoza goes through a psychological evaluation with Clinical Psychologist Susan Belyea (L) at home in Denver April 25, 2011 as part of procedures for Jazmine to be approved for bariatric surgery. Jazmine's mother, just home from gastric bypass surgery listens (R, reflected in mirror). After trying multiple diets and exercise, Jazmine, 17, decided on the Lap-Band treatment with the encouragement of her mother, who recently had a gastric bypass herself. About 17 percent of American kids and teens are obese, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Picture taken April 25, 2011. REUTERS/Rick Wilking (UNITED STATES - Tags: HEALTH SOCIETY) 
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June 22, 2011 
Jazmine Raygoza goes through a psychological evaluation with Clinical Psychologist Susan Belyea (L) at... 
Denver, UNITED STATES 
Jazmine Raygoza goes through a psychological evaluation at her home in Denver 
Jazmine Raygoza goes through a psychological evaluation with Clinical Psychologist Susan Belyea (L) at Jazmine's home in Denver April 25, 2011 as part of procedures to be approved for bariatric surgery. After trying multiple diets and exercise, Jazmine, 17, decided on the Lap-Band treatment with the encouragement of her mother, who recently had a gastric bypass herself. About 17 percent of American kids and teens are obese, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Picture taken April 25, 2011. REUTERS/Rick Wilking (UNITED STATES - Tags: HEALTH SOCIETY) 
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June 22, 2011 
Veronica Raygoza (seen reflected in a mirror), just home from her gastric bypass surgery, listens as... 
Denver, UNITED STATES 
Veronica Raygoza listens as her daughter Jazmine goes through a psychological evaluation in their home... 
Veronica Raygoza (seen reflected in a mirror), just home from her gastric bypass surgery, listens as her daughter Jazmine goes through a psychological evaluation in their home in Denver April 25, 2011 as part of Jazmine being approved for bariatric surgery. After trying multiple diets and exercise, Jazmine, 17, decided on the Lap-Band treatment with the encouragement of her mother, who recently had a gastric bypass herself. About 17 percent of American kids and teens are obese, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Picture taken April 25, 2011. REUTERS/Rick Wilking (UNITED STATES - Tags: HEALTH SOCIETY) 
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June 22, 2011 
Veronica Raygoza (seen reflected in a mirror), just home from her gastric bypass surgery, listens as... 
Denver, UNITED STATES 
Veronica Raygoza listens as her daughter Jazmine goes through a psychological evaluation in their home... 
Veronica Raygoza (seen reflected in a mirror), just home from her gastric bypass surgery, listens as her daughter Jazmine goes through a psychological evaluation in their home in Denver April 25, 2011 as part of Jazmine being approved for bariatric surgery. After trying multiple diets and exercise, Jazmine, 17, decided on the Lap-Band treatment with the encouragement of her mother, who recently had a gastric bypass herself. About 17 percent of American kids and teens are obese, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Picture taken April 25, 2011. REUTERS/Rick Wilking (UNITED STATES - Tags: HEALTH SOCIETY) 
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June 22, 2011 
Jazmine Raygoza (R) goes through a psychological evaluation with Susan Belyea, Clinical Psychologist... 
Denver, UNITED STATES 
Jazmine Raygoza goes through a psychological evaluation at her home in Denver 
Jazmine Raygoza (R) goes through a psychological evaluation with Susan Belyea, Clinical Psychologist (L, reflected in mirror) at her home in Denver April 25, 2011 as part of procedures to be approved for bariatric surgery. After trying multiple diets and exercise, Jazmine, 17, decided on the Lap-Band treatment with the encouragement of her mother, who recently had a gastric bypass herself. About 17 percent of American kids and teens are obese, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Picture taken April 25, 2011. REUTERS/Rick Wilking (UNITED STATES - Tags: HEALTH SOCIETY) 
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June 22, 2011 
Dr. Michael Snyder and First Surgical Assistant Tony Covello place a Lap-Band using laproscopic instruments... 
Denver, UNITED STATES 
Dr. Michael Snyder and First Surgical Assistant Tony Covello place a Lap-Band using laproscopic instruments... 
Dr. Michael Snyder and First Surgical Assistant Tony Covello place a Lap-Band using laproscopic instruments inserted into the belly of Jazmine Raygoza at Rose Medical Center in Denver June 20, 2011. After trying multiple diets and exercise, Jazmine, 17, decided on the Lap-Band treatment with the encouragement of her mother, who recently had a gastric bypass herself. About 17 percent of American kids and teens are obese, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Picture taken June 20, 2011. REUTERS/Rick Wilking (UNITED STATES - Tags: HEALTH SOCIETY) 
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June 22, 2011 
Dr. Michael Snyder's instrument is seen on an operating room video screen as he prepares the Lap-Band... 
Denver, UNITED STATES 
Dr. Michael Snyder's instrument is seen on an operating room video screen as he prepares the Lap-Band... 
Dr. Michael Snyder's instrument is seen on an operating room video screen as he prepares the Lap-Band (white circle at top) around the stomach of Jazmine Raygoza at Rose Medical Center in Denver June 20, 2011. After trying multiple diets and exercise, Jazmine, 17, decided on the Lap-Band treatment with the encouragement of her mother, who recently had a gastric bypass herself. About 17 percent of American kids and teens are obese, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Picture taken June 20, 2011. REUTERS/Rick Wilking (UNITED STATES - Tags: HEALTH SOCIETY) 
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June 22, 2011 
Jazmine Raygoza (C) starts to wake up in the hands of anesthesiologist Andrea Grilli (L) as Surgical... 
Denver, UNITED STATES 
Jazmine Raygoza starts to wake up after her gastric banding operation at Rose Medical Center in Denver... 
Jazmine Raygoza (C) starts to wake up in the hands of anesthesiologist Andrea Grilli (L) as Surgical First Assistant Tony Covello finishes up her gastric banding operation at Rose Medical Center in Denver June 20, 2011. After trying multiple diets and exercise, Jazmine, 17, decided on the Lap-Band treatment with the encouragement of her mother, who recently had a gastric bypass herself. About 17 percent of American kids and teens are obese, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Picture taken June 20, 2011. REUTERS/Rick Wilking (UNITED STATES - Tags: HEALTH SOCIETY) 
Obesity in the USA
Obesity in the USA 
Jazmine's Transformation Post Bariatric Surgery - 21 Sep 2012 
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December 29, 2010 
A combination photograph shows Carolyn Dawson posing outside her home in Brighton, Colorado before and... 
Brighton, UNITED STATES 
Combo of Carolyn Dawson, bariatric surgery patient, posing outside her home in Brighton 
A combination photograph shows Carolyn Dawson posing outside her home in Brighton, Colorado before and after undergoing bariatric surgery. Dawson, who weighed 134 kg (296 lbs) before the operation, has lost 38 kg (84 lbs) since the procedure was done. Pictures taken August 27, 2010 (L) and December 29, 2010. REUTERS/Rick Wilking (UNITED STATES - Tags: HEALTH SOCIETY) 
Obesity in the USA
Obesity in the USA 
Gastric Bypass Surgery - 04 Oct 2010 
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