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Surgeon: Dr Yashkov, Celt-clinic, Moscow, Russia
Surgery date: July 2004
Pre-op weight/BMI: 143kg/315lb.
Current weight/BMI: 79kg/174lb. (as of August 4, 2005)

by Merete:

Hello!

My name is Merete, and I live in Norway. I'm 28 years, married and have two wonderful children!

Last year I went to Russia to have an open DS operation. I had heard from a friend that this was very cheap, and that the private hospital had very good and professional doctors.

My journey to Russia was very good, and the operation went very well. I stayed one week at the hospital, and one week in hotel. I'm satisfied with the hospital and the doctors.

I went there alone when I got operated, but the last year I have accompanied three girls who have had the operation. Next month I will leave for Moscow again.

The operation has a cost of 4200 dollars! Dr Yashkov does DS and GBP. Sometimes Gastric Banding. Together with my plane tickets, hotel an pocket money, it all came to 5300 dollars. This was a very good investment for my health.

I have had cronical numonia and water in my lungs. I have been very ill, but now my life is smiling to me again. I had a top weight of 143kg, and now my weight is 79kg.

If someone needs help to go to my hero Dr Yashkov I will be happy to help you all! My thoughts go to all the people who tries to get a new life, but lost the fight. My friend Kari in Norway died last year, and all the best to her family. I cannot thank enough for my life.. This has been an incredible journey.

Best wishes from Merete in Norway.

yu.yashkov@mtu-net.ru is the email address for my surgeon, Dr. Yashkov. And this website is for booking hotel: www.allrussiahotels.com and www.visitrussia.com.

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