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Hello from California

My name is Lydia and I live in L.A. I am 50 years of age, live with myself, and

have 3 children and almost 3 grandchildren.

Like probably most of you, I've tried everything on the earth to loose and keep

weight off. When my bariatric surgeon looked at the list, the last thing he saw

was " Chitosan " and he chuckled. That was after the Zenical. I even tried

electro-shock. Anybody here remember the Shick Centers? It was kinda like the

Pavlo's dog theory of negative reinforcement, eat a chili dog, get an

electroshock zap on the arm. I still can feel the zap, and I still love those

same Weinershnitzel Chili Dang Dogs.

I could use some support, and would hope to give some at some point. It's

interesting to note how different doctors do things, and to learn of common

ailments and remedy's. I do not know what I'd do without these forums. I've been

depressed lately, maybe a combination of finances, hormones, and the holiday

thing.

Mr. Dr is Dr. Anthone at USC Hospital in Los Angeles. He does the Open DS only,

and I'm comfortable with it's advantages and learned yesterday that he's only

had one " leak " in 650 surgeries! That was from someone who'd already had 2 other

bariatric procedures. Our 2 hour " informational " meeting was complete with

pictures of an actual surgery, slides, very professional presentation. I guess

their practice has tripled and the waiting list is now 4 months for surgery.

I'm trying to move through the depression and not isolate. I'll be here, and

hopefully I can be of some assistance to you in the future, as you are to me

now.

Best Regards,

Lydia in L.A.

Dr. Anthone Post OP

BMI 48 5 feet tall 248 "

Waiting for a date, possibly 1/4/02

Sharing makes you bigger than you are. The more you pour

out, the more life will be able to pour in.

- Jim Rohn

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