Anthony Quintano before and after his weight loss.Courtesy of Anthony QuintanoAnthony Quintano, a Type II diabetic, was morbidly obese at 350 pounds. The 45-year-old finally lost 120 pounds after his doctor said he might not live another decade.He did it through a combination of gastric surgery and running. He just completed a half-marathon.This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Anthony Quintano.