The obesity crisis sadly continues to get out of control:
Not only was the extra weight affecting Brooke’s self-esteem, but it was seriously affecting her health.
Her mother, Cindy, said that Brooke’s blood pressure was sky high, and doctors said she was at risk for a stroke.
Ersek agreed to go through with the procedure, and removed 35 pounds of fat and fluid from her body. Today, Brooke weighs 153 pounds. She and her family called the surgery a miracle.
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