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Hello Fello Oregonians:

Are there any local support groups for people in the Willamette Valley Area?

I Live between Salem and Eugene, but am willing to travel a little. I was wondering if there are any support groups open to people who are considering lap-band surgery, or have already had surgery in my area...

Please let me know if you have any info to share and thanks in advance.

Christina

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Ok Oregonians,

Where are you? 77 people have looked at this thread, but only one person has posted. Are you going to let me believe I am out here alone..... What area are you from and when did you have your surgery and where? How are you doing??? Or are you like me and still working on insurance coverage??? I am looking at having my surgery at OHSU anyone have their surgery done in Portland what was your experience like???

I look forward to hearing from you guys, come on don't be shy!!!!

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Hi,

I live in Eugene and I had the band but had to have it removed due to erison but there is another person that live in Coburg she does not post much on here she is very busy with school and work but we do meet every couple weeks or so for coffee usually in the evening. You are more than welcome to meet with us maybe we can help you if you would like she has the band still. Email me if you would like clorissa00@msn.com and i will let you know the next time we plan to get together. Tracey

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Legacy Good Samaritan Obesity Institute may have some answers for you! You can call them at 503/413-7557. They are in Portland.

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Hi There Heavenly:

I am from Bandon, on the Coast of Oregon, and had my surgery 2 years ago, by Dr. Ortiz.....had a wonderful experience, and love my band! I don't go to any support groups, nothing around here, but do rely on this site to help with any questions I might have.

I go to Dr. Tersigni, in Coos Bay, for my after-care, and he is great. Would have gone to him for my original surgery, but was quoted a price of $24,000, so that is why I went to Mexico. Since then, he does a self-pay day surgery now for about $13,000. So you might want to look into that.

Good luck on your journey...

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Tracey,

Thanks for the info, I will pass the the word along, regarding his drop in fees. That is a great price, and very competitive with Mexico.

How are you doing since your band removal? That is such a fear of mine.

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After minutes of my last reply, I decided to research. Here is Dr. Tersigni

website: http://www.northwestbariatricsurgery.com/html/gastric.html

I just emailed them! Thanks. I would much rather have the procedure done in the states than Mexico and it would even be better in Oregon. The clinic in Portland wants to charge $19,500 INSANE!

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:) Hi,

I will say that the first time I went to see Dr. Tersigni I did not care for him but when he removed my band he was very caring and nice. His office staff is great they are all so caring and kind.He is a great DR.

As far as Iam doing well lets see after the 2 weeks of liquids only it probably took me about 3 weeks to put on 20lbs.. I have now joined LA weight loss and have RELEASED (thats my new word instead of lost because if you loss something you want to usually find it and I never want to find the weight again.) about 13lbs of the 20lbs I had gained I have alot more to still release. Good luck I would have another band in a heart beat but Dr. Tersigni thinks that there is to much scar tissue to place a band. Tracey

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Hey Darcey:

So glad to see that you are doing great with your 2nd lapband. It has now been a little over 2 years for me, have had some problems, especially the last 6 months! Have had to have 2 unfills, (with each new fill, I have to go back becuase of being too tight) Can't seem to get it right! Am at 1.0cc and some days I feel so tight that I can't eat, but other days I have no problem eating anything.....

Wishing you continued success.

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Jack! Was hoping you'd see my post.

Yeah, I took a bit of a break from here. I didn't even get a fill in my band for over 3 months because of personal stuff in my life. I'm in a good place now.

I work dayshifts now and that is helping a bunch.

I still owe you and Teresaa lunch! I work Sun, Mon,Tues and every other Wednesday. Let me know when you're coming through here and we'll plan something, okay?

I'm having my aftercare and fills in Bend and I always think of you when I see the sign for Sweet Home.

Take care. Talk to you soon.

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Hello everyone.

My husband wants to move to Oregon or Washington in the next couple of years. We're currently in IL and know noone or nothing about that region.

Are there any good sites that talk about the area? He's thinking portland or eugene.

Thanks!

Sonia

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