Subject: Introduction

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In a message dated 12/2/01 2:37:37 PM Eastern Standard Time,

duodenalswitch writes:

<< 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! >>

Welcome Lydia - you have one of the *best* surgeons in the country! This

groups is very supportive - we have all been where you are and know exactly

what you are talking about - a lifelong struggle to lose weight. I used to

live in LA and went to Shick once to check it out, but it was way over my

budget! Even though the woman tried to get me to do a " promisory note " to

sign up, I said " no " . Are they still in business? I guess it didn't work

after all, then, huh? Where in LA do you live?

I lived in Pasadena for a year and San Dimas for 10 and was in the LA area

for a total of 15 yrs.

Carole