Katherine Wilemon was 15 when she discovered that she was living with extremely high cholesterol levels in her blood. At the time, she and her doctors had no idea how seriously this would put her life at risk as she grew up. Katherine had gone to the family doctor because she was suffering from pain in her Achilles tendons, and he ordered a series of tests to identify the problem.

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People struggling with excessive weight are increasingly benefiting from bariatric treatment. Karina Falcon had struggled with being overweight for most of her life, at just an inch over 5 feet tall and weighing 270 pounds. People stared when she stepped on a bus and tried to fit into a seat. Karina was constantly short of breath, her joints ached, and she suffered from sleep apnea—all consequences of her excess weight.