Re: Group Support Robyn: P. Greer Reply

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Dear Robynn,

We don't care where or what type of surgery you do or don't have. This list

is like a family and once a member always a member (even if some us

" squabble " from time to time like all siblings do.)

Only you can decide what's best for you in your situation. Continue the

research like you've been doing, talk to anybody and everybody who might

have information and the make the choice that's right for you.

It's strange that you would mention your doctor knowing that Dr. R was going

to get roasted at the conference where he is presenting. I will be the

first to admit I'm not medically trained, but unless all the stats Dr. R has

are " fudged " I don't see how they can argue with his success rate. Cruel as

this seems to be (and I certainly don't mean it as disrespectful) only 1

death in 400+ (est.) surgeries seems like proof enough to me.

I wonder what it is that all the other Dr.'s so disagree with?!

Pam in NC

Pre-Op Wt 318 @ 5 ft. 5

MGB Surg.= 1/4/99

Lowest Wt.= 143 10/99

Reversal of MGB= 10/24

Current Wt= 165-175, Holding healthy and happy