The letter to Dr.R as a pre-req.

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In a message dated 6/19/00 8:33:39 PM Pacific Daylight Time,

MiniGastricBypass (AT) e writes:

<< was unable to have the surgery this month because there were some

requirements not met. Such as:

Not having conversed with the ten people, (do I have to write down what they

say?);

My letter, what do I have to say to let Dr. R know I am grateful he is doing

this important work; and

The letter from my physician >>

I don't know if this helps but The letter for Dr.R should have at least 2

paragraphs for each subject. He doesn't necessarily need your story,doesn't

need to here how much you need the surgery. He wants to see that you

understand how this surgery differs from others,that you speak to each risk

involved,and that you understand the life long commitment. It usually ends up

5-6 pages long. I listed the potential risk factors and what I could do to

decrease those risks ,etc. I also outlined,briefly, my family dynamics and

how I thought this surgery would effect them,etc.

Good luck in your journey,hope this helps.

Osler

MGB 2/21/00