HI JOYCE - I am one of Dr. Anez success stories - Had my open RNY on 5/20/02, starting at 333; last Monday, my 8-month anniversary, I was down 118 pounds to 215 !! If I can do it, YOU CAN DO IT, too !! Feel free to email me with any last minute questions you might have before seeing him on Monday.(( dspchr7@hotmail.com )). I will say this about Dr. Anez - he is a very quiet, reserved person, but he "truly" cares about his patients; and his staff are absolutely ""wonderful"". HUGS and best wishes, Marilyn