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Going to the Renaissance hospital

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Going to the Renaissance hospital
40-year-old Kenneth's only hope of survival is major gastric bypass surgery at Houston's Renaissance hospital. But the high-risk operation could cure him or kill him. If successful, Kenneth could lose 50 stones and save his life.

Half-ton dadBreaking down the wallGoing to the Renaissance hospitalCleaning up his act
Preparing for surgeryBad habitsChanging dietShedding the pounds
Perseverance pays offGastric surgeryBack at homeOld habits die hard
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