Dear Elba,
You are going to the BEST SURGEON EVER!!! Dr. Samuels did my open RNY on July 24th, 2001. He is my hero. Not only are you going to the best, but you are having your surgery on my Birthday...so I know all will be well. Please email me and let me know if you have any questions. Take Care and G-d Bless you on your new life. I have lost 131 pounds so far and I thank G-d for Dr. Samuels.