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Jul 2024
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Morbidly Obese Minor

Devorah Roloff
About this episode

In this compelling and heartfelt video, we follow the story of a brave woman who struggled with childhood obesity. Facing numerous health challenges and emotional struggles, she made the courageous decision to undergo weight loss surgery. Tawny shares her ourney leading up to the surgery, the procedure itself, and the transformative aftermath.


LINKS:

Personal IG: @vyr.graves 

⁠https://www.instagram.com/vyr.graves?igsh=MTR2azdydnJubjFobw==⁠

Weightloss IG: @azmodaius 

⁠https://www.instagram.com/azmodaius?igsh=MW0zeDgwNXE5aWJ3aQ==⁠

Info about VSG:⁠https://www.pennmedicine.org/for-patients-and-visitors/find-a-program-or-service/bariatric-surgery/procedures/sleeve-gastrectomy⁠


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