[Poncho]

Hi Mark,

I just wanted to add in here that I was a patient of Dr. Hoogland. Unfortunately, his endoscopic procedure did not work out for me. Eventually, I had ADR with Dr. B.

Though it did not work out for me, atleast I knew in my heart of hearts that I had tried all of the possible least invasive measures before taking that "leap of faith". So when thinking in those terms, it was worth a try.

I have met other patients online that this procedure worked out for them.

Mark, could you quote the cost of this procedure online? When I had it done in 2002 it was around $7,000. This was just for the procedure - not the hotel stay, air fare et al.

Thanks,
Poncho