I just posted some new recipes on my blog from a deck of  "one pot recipe" cards I found at my local bookstore.  I hope you enjoy them. http://luvsexytrstno1.blogspot.com/2008/06/one-pot-cooking.h tml

Greetings! I'm in the same boat.  Dr.Searles or Dr. Wittgrove.  Searles is attractive because of the close proximity to where I live, but unattractive due to his lack of aftercare, or so I hear.  Is aftercare something your PCP can take care of for the most part?  That plus this forum as an aftercare tool?  Wouldn't Dr. Searles be available for emergencies?  Does any one know if Dr. Searles does the RNY laparoscopic or open?  I also hear the Searles requires a 6 mth medically supervised diet, even if your insurance doesn't.  Is this true?  bummer if it is. And Dr. Wittgrove, well IS Dr. Wittgrove.  I hear he is the BEST!!  His aftercare would only consist of phone calls and periodic visits to Alaska for rechecks.  But if IS AFTERCARE.  But he has the added expenses of travel and lodging to San Diego.  Although there are worse places to have to recover in than San Diego!!!  I don't know if my insurance will require a higher copayment or not  But I know he does laparoscopic, which I prefer.  I only want the little scars and not the one big one.  I can tattoo little flowers around the lap scars.  sislly, but something I look forward to doing. So, any opinions from you guys would be appreciated! I am a light weight, 5'1", 192lbs  53yrs old...living in Soldotna Thanks!! Peace and Smiles! CCEE

1st Tuesday of the month 7-9 pm At the ReMax building. 110 W 38th St to be exact, across from Buritto King.  Many participants are Dr. Ellner and Dr. Whittgrove's patients, but all are welcome. PM me with any questions. MTT

I am a bypass patient of Dr. Searles and understand not wanting to go to Todds office he was my Dr. at one point. I would love to meet anyone who wants to. There is a meeting in anchorage that is a open meeting let me try for the information and I will get back to you. I live in wasilla but work in Anchorage Tue-Sat would love to meet up some time. I work and Marie's Beauty Salon in Anchorage. contact me if you want to there.. Shannon