Surviving To Thriving ~ WLSFA Documentary about Inaugural Grant Recipient Connie & Rosemary ~

The film documents an emotional, complex, and powerfully moving story of morbidly obese identical twin sisters Rosemary and Connie. Rosemary was covered by insurance and her life was dramatically changed as a result of her weight loss surgery six years ago. Connie, desperately needing the weight loss surgery to improve her health, has been denied over and over again. The film illustrates the complexity of morbid obesity, the impact on a patient's quality of life, and the struggle to escape it. Additionally, Connie is highlighted as the first-ever Inaugural Recipient of the Weight Loss Surgery Grant awarded by the WLSFA, making it finally possible for her to have weight loss surgery. Well Known Bariatric Surgeons and Author Dr. Garth Davis and Dr. Robert Davis of the Davis Medical Clinic in Houston Texas performed Connie's weight loss surgery procedure on March 23, 2011.
For more information go to WLSFA.ORG or Call 415-233-1074
Film created by http://BariatricTV.com Contact Mike Towe

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[tonukinfutz4u74]

Tears fell from beginning to end! You two are just amazing, and living life is so beautiful, I thank God daily for giving me my life back! I wished I could get this done for my mother, oh what I would give to be able to tell her she could have this procedure done! I love you two and thank you for your many stories! ~Hugs~

[gastricRose]

@tonukinfutz4u74  if she also has no insurance and battling the same issues as connie did ...then have her send her story short story to the wlsfa...they are taken applications already..ok love ya and can't wait for one day to meet you my friend....love rosemary

[acjccm35]

WOW that was amazing... thank u for sharing... and thanks for everything

[MsLullysWorld]

I'm soooooooooooo happy for ur twin!! How is she doing??? Connie is so sweet.... Ur so sweet.....

[MsLullysWorld]

My friend..... I'm so sorry for ur pain as a child...... U should not have gone thought that. It's so understandable why you went to food for comfort... I'm very proud of you for making the decision to change ur life, and now ur living a blessed life. I love u my friend.... Send my love to ur twin too.... My mom is a twin, and I understand ur connection. I hope she finds a way to follow u into a healthy living.

[Chaundell81]

This video is very touching. I'm from Dallas too :)

[Jesusislove150]

What a blessing it is to have met you! I am so inspired to continue my journey. God Bless you both!

[rnyeny]

Yes tell Connie I understand how it feels to want to make love to your lover instead of always being made love to!

[Patut1]

Oh Rosemary. I'm so happy for you and Connie. Happy for all of us. I have been trying to get my surgery since 1999. Finally My husband's job changed Insurance and it covered Obesity surgery. Wow. When I was approved in April I screamed and yelled so loud. I was so Happy. Surgery done 05/11/2011. I feel so much better. Love u and all of us New Beings doing things finally! Still have sciatica but feel better.

[thenewme20111]

My eyes cried during but my heart sang at the end - truly inspiring and touching xx