As a registered nurse who weighed about 330 pounds, 36-year-old Ric believed he was "a heart attack waiting to happen." Determined to improve his health for the sake of his son, he opted for weight-loss surgery when dieting didn't work. Now his life is fuller and more enjoyable, with food no longer taking center stage.
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