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That seemed a little snarky since people on here were talking about having their surgeries at ohsu.... I am glad you are happy with your surgeon and results but that doesn't make theirs any less adequate.

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That seemed a little snarky since people on here were talking about having their surgeries at ohsu.... I am glad you are happy with your surgeon and results but that doesn't make theirs any less adequate.

Everyone should believe their surgeon is the best. My surgeon is an upper abdominal specialist, who has been doing this procedure years before it was being used for weight loss. That gave me a lot of confidence.

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I agree but to say I would never use a doctor at ohsu isn't exactly necessary when speaking of your confidence in your own surgeon. Especially since so many here have used a surgeon at ohsu and are happy with them. It's ok to be confident with your surgeon and team I just don't see the need to belittle anyone else's. Just because they are "less expensive" doesn't mean they are inadequate at performing the same procedure. The same goes for being more expensive.. Doesn't necessarily mean they are any better.

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Well... I went with the team that hadn't sent anyone I know on an ambulance ride to the ER.

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I'm in Eugene and scheduled for the first part of April. :)

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I am in Portland. My surgery date is 14, March at OHSU with dr Clifford Deveney.

Just wanted to say I'm from beaverton. Moved to Texas 2 years ago. I miss portland so much. I hope you had a quick and speedy recovery. I am 8 months and 18 pounds away from goal. Total loss 110 lbs.

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I am in Portland. My surgery date is 14, March at OHSU with dr Clifford Deveney.

I had Dr. Deveney as well. He's extremely nice, and I found him to be very straightforward and no nonsense during my process.

I have actually had a very good rapport with everyone on the team at OHSU and I'm extremely happy with their care.

I hope everything went well for you, as I see your surgery was yesterday! Keep us posted!

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Hi I am new here and live in Aloha Oregon. My roux en y is schedule for June 10th with Dr. Mattar at OHSU. I am so excited to have my surgery. I need to lose about 75 pounds and this will get rid of my insulin dependant diabetes. No more 4 shots a day in my stomach. That alone makes this worth it.

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Welcome Stacy! It is an amazing journey:-). I really want to hot goal by 5-26-14. I'm going back to basics and working out starting tomorrow. I want 20-30# more off.

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Hi Stacy I live in southeast Portland. I just had Rny done on march 24, no regrets!!!! So happy for you... It is so surreal to watch yourself evolve :) congratulations. If you need any support or a workout buddy let me know!

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I am also on Facebook if anyone wants to add me. I am on there more than here. Stacy Huff Bobian.

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I don't use Facebook but I have myfitnesspal, my name there is kpatnode90

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I'm in Grants Pass! Any Southern Oregonians?? I got the Gastric Sleeve on 3/31 at Riverbend in Springfield.. I'd love to connect with others in my area!!

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Welcome!!! I'm in sw wash now.

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I am in South eastern Oregon. Had gastric sleeve done in Central Oregon on March 11th and doing real good :)

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