I am in the Portland Metro area and going to my first information seminar on Wednesday with Dr. Patterson. Anyone been to one of these? I think it is through Oregon Weight Loss Surgery. I have visions of being the only fat person there with 2 doctors looking at me! I will be a self pay so I am hoping for a positive experience. Also, are there support groups you attend on a regular basis?

Thanks:nervous

Jae

Hi Jae,

I live in Roseburg. Yes, I went to a seminar last month in Roseburg. I thought the same thing and was quite surprised to see a room full of prospective lap band patients. My seminar was conducted by Dr Thomas Umbach from Sacred Heart Medical Center in Eugene. I've been reading these forums and trying to decide if this is right for me. I am pretty sure I am going to go for it. Good luck to you and hope you'll keep in touch.

Kathy :eek:

I've had all my evals and have my consultation with Dr. Jan on 11/5.

Let me know if there's any info I can help you with. So far I'm very impressed with OWLS.:eek:

Thanks everyone....

I go to my info meeting tomorrow! I am excited and nervous all at the same time. I know my surgery will be a ways down the road as I am a mom of a 2 and 3 year old (internationally adopted) and I am terrified of not being able to care for them or having them jump on my stomach/side.

Jae:cool:

How did it go Jae?