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Mike Scalf Always an adventurer, Mike Scalf broke four chairs during one camping season when he tipped the scales at almost 300 pounds. Worse yet, his blood pressure was high, he suffered from back and foot pain, and he was being treated for sleep apnea. After having laparoscopic vertical sleeve gastrectomy in 2012, Scalf is down to 173 pounds. His blood pressure is normal, and he's done with sleep apnea. He no longer gets out of breath after taking the stairs. "My joints don't hurt, and my feet don't burn after a long day," he says. "My energy level has increased dramatically since the surgery. I sleep much better, and I feel rested." The extra energy comes in handy for long motorcycle trips and camping. "And less weight means better gas mileage," Scalf says. Back To BeTTer HealTH: marie dendy evenT on THe road again: mike scalf Is Weight Loss Surgery Right for You? Find out at a free Bariatric Educational Seminar. To learn more, visit www.nmhs.net/bariatric_center. Preregistration is required-please call 866-908-9465. Marie Dendy When Marie Dendy of Ackerman weighed 267 pounds, she took medicine for high blood pressure and arthritis, and she suffered from gastroesophageal reflux disease. Climbing stairs was difficult, and she struggled to keep up with her active family. Since having laparoscopic vertical sleeve gastrectomy in September 2012, Dendy has lost 135 pounds. She's off all prescriptions, and her blood pressure is back to normal. "Having worked as a nurse for 41 years, I feel I can continue to prosper in the profession I love," she says. "This journey has brought me closer to God, my family and my home health patients I care for." Not only does she work part time as a home health nurse, but she also volunteers her summers as camp nurse for Camp of the Rising Son in French Camp. When Dendy isn't working, she rides motorcycles, climbs ladders, jogs and challenges her family to keep up with her. "My energy level is out the roof, even with no caffeine," she says. "I rarely tire, sleep like a log and have done two 5Ks so far. Losing weight has given me a new prospective on life. I will be able to live a longer more productive life serving the Lord I love." SUM MER 2014 53 http://www.nmhs.net/bariatric_center

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Vim & Vigor - Summer 2014 - North Mississippi

Vim & Vigor - Summer 2014 - North Mississippi
Contents
From the CEO
Back in Action
Top Honors
Stress SOS
The Truth About Sunscreen
The Transformers
Get Your Head in the Game
The Journey Continues
On the Cover
The Foot Follies
Friendly Fat
Virtual Health
The Eyes Have It
Worth the Weight
Small Wonders
Catch the Spirit

Vim & Vigor - Summer 2014 - North Mississippi