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West Bloomfield Man Loses Nearly 240 Pounds with Gastric Sleeve Surgery

Scott Steele's employer switched insurance providers to that he could undergo the weight loss procedure, The Oakland Press reports.

A West Bloomfield man has a new lease on life, thanks to a surgical procedure and the support of his employer.

The Oakland Press reports that Scott Steele lost almost 240 pounds after having gastric sleeve surgery. When his insurance provider wouldn't cover the surgery, Steele's employer, Ari Kresch of Southfield-based 1-800-LAW-FIRM, changed insurance providers so that Steele could have the surgery. 

Read the whole story at theoaklandpress.com.

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