Re: Report on Obesity Surgery By Jim Avila NBC NEWS July 23

[Guest guest]

> Dear Mr. Avila,

>

> While it often feels supportive for those of us who have undergone

> weight loss surgery

> (WLS) to see reports on the topic in the popular media, it is also

> distressing to the minority

> of WLS post-ops who have had an alternate procedure called the

Bilio-Pancreatic

> Diversion with Duodenal Switch, or " DS " for short (see

> www.duodenalswitch.com) that

>

You go Steve!!! that letter was awesome, maybe it will turn a

few heads. Thanks for taking the time to write it.

You have a new admirer ) Amy in NC

[Guest guest]

> Dear Mr. Avila,

>

> While it often feels supportive for those of us who have undergone

> weight loss surgery

> (WLS) to see reports on the topic in the popular media, it is also

> distressing to the minority

> of WLS post-ops who have had an alternate procedure called the

Bilio-Pancreatic

> Diversion with Duodenal Switch, or " DS " for short (see

> www.duodenalswitch.com) that

>

You go Steve!!! that letter was awesome, maybe it will turn a

few heads. Thanks for taking the time to write it.

You have a new admirer ) Amy in NC

[Guest guest]

Steve,

Thank you so much for sharing your informative and comprehensive

letter. I hope it makes a difference!

I copied it so that I can use it to give a better explanation to

friends who inquire about my surgery.

It was beautiful!

Thank you!

Holly

DS 11/28/00

BMI 51

Down 98.5 lbs today!

[Guest guest]

Excellent letter Steve! Very well written. Very informative. Way

to go!

[Guest guest]

Bravo and kudos to you! Preach it brotha!!