500 - 600 pound weight range

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Is there anyone in this group who has had, or is contemplating

having, WLS that is in the above weight range? I would love to hear

from anyone in this weight range about their WLS experiences. A

relative of mine is in this range and I have referred them to my

surgeon but they were told they would have to lose weight prior to

surgery -- major disappointment to say the least.

Also, has anyone in this range had any issues w/ severe water

retention which caused blistering?

Thanks Everyone,

322.5/275/122

RNY 3/22/04