<p>My surgery is quickly approaching and I was wondering if there are any other patients on here who are also seen by Dr. Patterson or any of the doctors at Oregon Weight Loss Surgery?</p>

Lucky you! You have your surgery date!

I will be going to Dr. Patterson, but am waiting for the intake person to come back from vacation. How long did it take you to go through the process? Do you have a pre-op diet?

I met two other people that go to Dr. Patterson and my MD works with her a lot. I have heard good things about her. That's why I chose her.

Lets keep in touch!

Kathy, its great to meet someone going through the same process. I went to the seminar back in January. I had to wait a month for them to verify my insurance and call me for an appointment. It took another month to two months to get through all the appoiments and sleep study. It took another month for the insurance to approve the surgery. But it was worth it to finally get my date.

I am also getting my lapband with Dr Patterson, prob in September, maybe August... I am going to weigh in tomorrow, just lost my 5% insurance requirement.

I had my surgery with Dr. Patterson 1 year and 8 mos. ago. I have been very pleased with her. I only wished that I did not have to drive to Portland to see her. I have had a few visits with Dr. Halipin and she is very good too.

hi i am just starting research on this whole procedure and was thinking of using dr patterson. any help you all can give me will be great, also if you dont mind what insurance do you carry? my insurance is providence and they stated to me they dont cover it, which is a bummer. but im thinking of self pay, but also waiting to see how much it is . also does anyone know how fast it is between start to surgery date? thanks for your help

I had United HealthCare Ins. I did not have any problems getting approved. The length of time from the Information Session to Surgery was 8 months. I was confirming all information was in place with Dr. Patterson's office and my insurance every step of the way to ensure smooth progress. Don't assume that everything is being taken care of make sure it is by checking up. I had been told one of the documents needed was not recieved but they actually had it in the file. Just make sure you do your homework.:wink:

I am looking to get scheduled for surgery soon, has anyone delt with Cigna Insurance ?