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

Dr. Tersigni is banding me on 2/26. He seems to be a great guy and his office staff are very nice and helpful. I am self-pay and took out a loan. I have control issues and am nervous about the upcoming date but was told they'd give me something to calm me before going back. :faint: I'm gonna ask for some sleeping meds for afterwards too.:notagree

If you are interested in his practice, his website is www.baybariatric.com (formerly nwbariatric). His special is 10k but there are other costs too but my insurance paid for some of them (phych, labs, pre-op, ect.). His staff made me feel very comfortable, especially Robin and Mindi.

Hi TJ!

I'm considering Dr. Tersigni too. I have actually signed up in Portland (where I live) but if my insurance doesn't go through his price is very good and he has alot of experience and happy patients....were you happy with him? It's a long way to drive for fills etc. (4hours) but better than flying to Mexico or Colorado...you still have to go through all the hoops though even if you're self pay? Does he require you to use his staff or can you choose your own psych, lab, etc??

THANKS,

Renee

hi, i had my first fill with Dr. Kuri 3/22/07 and did not get results. I am very disappointed, and would like to here from others who have had a similar experience. Also, what is life like after a sucessful fill? cheryl

I am sure you could get your lab work done wherever you wanted to and they would fax the results to him. I still had to have a psych eval, and an EKG and some blood work. If your regular doctor ordered this stuff and didn't put weight loss down for a diagnosis, your insurance would probably pay for it.

I am getting my second fill Monday. The girl that was banded the same day as me is from Portland. We always schedule our appointments close together so we can visit in the waiting room. If you have any other questions about him, feel free. He is really nice, and all his staff are too.

I am from s. oregon and interested in support group!

I am from s. oregon and interested in support group!

I am not sure where you are in Southern Oregon. Dr. Tersigni's support group meetings are the 2nd tuesday of the month. They are in the basement of the North Bend Medical Center. You have to drive around to the back of the building and you will see a door propped open. They start at 7:00.

There are a lot of gastric bypass patients but we are getting more and more lap band people all the time. There are usually at least 3 or 4 lap band people.

Robin usually has a topic do discuss which benefits anyone trying to lose weight or maintain their weight loss no matter what surgery you had. You don't have to have had your surgery by him either. Anyone is welcome

that wants support.

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!!!!

I am in North Bend Oregon and seeing Tersigni

Hello everyone. I'm in Corvallis!! I Feel very lucky that working for the state has given me such great insurance. My surgery is on July 24th!! Less than one week. ahhhhh!!!!

My process had been with The Legacy Obesity Institute & Oregon Weight Loss Surgery in Portland. Dr. Halpin has been great! If anyone is curious about their program, I'm happy to answer questions!!