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Beyond the quick fix: How gastric bypass surgery changed one nurses life

Steven decided to undergo gastric bypass surgery, a life-changing decision that he calls "the best decision I've made in my entire life."

August 22, 2024

Steven Padilla, a 42-year-old clinical nurse coordinator at HCA Florida University Hospital, has been on a lifelong journey battling obesity. Weighing 494 pounds at his heaviest, Steven faced threats of health challenges, such as diabetes and high blood pressure.

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August 22, 2024
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HCA Florida University Hospital

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