Re: 2nd thoughts [was:just approved]

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At 9:40 AM -0700 10/7/01, Sharon wrote:

>... I am only 2 weeks post op and feel like I've been run over by a

>truck but I'm so glad I went through with the surgery.

Sharon,

I am happy for you that you realized, just in time, what was

de-motivating you. Walk proudly! The truck may have run you over,

but that only lasts for weeks-to a few months at most, and then

you'll be in the winners' circle.

--Steve

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Steve Goldstein, age 61

Lap BPD/DS on May 2, 2001

Dr. Elariny, INOVA Fairfax Hospital, Virginia

Starting (05/02/01) BMI = 51

BMI on 10/07 = 40 (-70 lb.)