Gastric Sleeve Pre-Op Reveals Undiagnosed Heart Condition — Prime

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(We don’t often share bariatric updates just 6 months after weight loss surgery, but Grace’s message can’t wait. During her bariatric pre-op testing, an undiagnosed heart condition was diagnosed. After this issue was successfully addressed, her gastric sleeve surgery was performed by Dr. Jolita Auguste, board-certified bariatric surgeon at Prime Surgicare. In fact, she has already lost nearly 90 pounds and 3 clothing sizes! Grace’s Facebook message below is reshared with permission. More to come–We will revisit Grace again in October 2022 for her one year surgiversary.) “What a learning experience this final journey has been! Why am I always posting on FB to take care of your health regardless of your age? Because I was once you – didn’t care what I ate – didn’t care the scale was going higher – didn’t feel like working out…just didn’t give AF because I wanted to do what I wanted to do……WELP… After reaching about 267 pounds (my highest weight), and constantly being out of breath, made me realize I needed more help than ever before. Through careful consideration, I had the gastric sleeve in October 2021. By the way, please don’t EVER tell someone who’s had this surgery they “took the easy way out” […]