Anybody know about The Oregon Bariatric Center in Eugene, OR? They seem like they know what they are doing, but I would love to hear from anyone who has had experience with them.

Thanks so much.

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Hi Natasha,

I am having lap band surgery on March 26. I am going thru Oregon Bariatric in Eugene. So far I am very impressed with the professionalism and kindness of everyone working there. I originally was to have Dr Umbach but I understand he left for another state so Dr Yarborough will be doing my surgery. I have my pre-op appt on Thursday morning.

Kathy

I went to their seminar, did research (all good things), but because I am self pay went to Mexico.

Would of loved to have used them though, the aftercare is great I hear!

I researched a few places in Oregon and then decided to go with Dr. Umbach at the Bariatric center in Eugene. After beginning my journey at this center Dr. Umbach left the practice or will before my surgery :confused: Today is my final 6 month required appt from insurance so I hope to have my surgery scheduled for May!

:wink_smile:

Good Luck Brandy, I also was to have Dr Umbach and actually had Dr Yarbrough perform my surgery last week. I was very pleased with him as well. He is very personable and I think you'll like him also. Good luck on your journey. I am doing well. Had quite a bit of gas pain in my neck and shoulders and it is tapering off now. Can't wait to get to Stage 3 of the diet. Kathy

Good Luck Brandy, I also was to have Dr Umbach and actually had Dr Yarbrough perform my surgery last week. I was very pleased with him as well. He is very personable and I think you'll like him also. Good luck on your journey. I am doing well. Had quite a bit of gas pain in my neck and shoulders and it is tapering off now. Can't wait to get to Stage 3 of the diet. Kathy

That is awesome! Oh I have a question if you dont mind :wink_smile:

I submit to insurance today and have a 10 day wait for an answer. But how far is he normally booked up? I mean I wonder when my pre op appt wtih surgeon will be and how far out they are already scheduled for surgeries.

That is awesome! Oh I have a question if you dont mind

I submit to insurance today and have a 10 day wait for an answer. But how far is he normally booked up? I mean I wonder when my pre op appt wtih surgeon will be and how far out they are already scheduled for surgeries.

If you have the same experience I just had, things will move FAST after insurance approval. I got a call the day after it was approved and had my pre-op appt scheduled the following week.

I just got released from the hospital (had surgery with Dr Yarborogh earlier today). I feel great! Dr Yarborough is fantastic. Everyone at the hospital, the nurses, CNA's, and the anesthesiologist....they were all great! :huh2:

If you have the same experience I just had, things will move FAST after insurance approval. I got a call the day after it was approved and had my pre-op appt scheduled the following week.

I just got released from the hospital (had surgery with Dr Yarborogh earlier today). I feel great! Dr Yarborough is fantastic. Everyone at the hospital, the nurses, CNA's, and the anesthesiologist....they were all great! :biggrin:

Congrats! Hope your healing process goes well and fast.

I am paying for surg. w/ dr ortiz in mex. 5/7/08 and will go to dr. fitzpatrick for first fill. anyone have any suggestions? sufina:biggrin:http://www.lapbandtalk.com/images/smilies/default%20smilies/biggrin.gif

Hi Brandy and Natasha,

I had the same experience. After my insurance approved me they gave me a choice of dates and the pre-op was the week before. It will be here before you know it Brandy. I hope Natasha is doing well after her surgery yesterday.........Kathy

Hi Brandy and Natasha,

I had the same experience. After my insurance approved me they gave me a choice of dates and the pre-op was the week before. It will be here before you know it Brandy. I hope Natasha is doing well after her surgery yesterday.........Kathy

They moved fast alright sheesh. I got the call on Monday and was given a date of 4/23 with pre op on 4/17.

Could someone tell me what all I will have to do on 4/17 in their office?

Hi Brandy,

I only know what I experienced at my pre-op appt and what took place was preadmission in the hospital, and EKG and lots of informative paperwork was given to me. I also met with the surgeon again and was weighed to make sure I had lost the required amount of weight before surgery. Then I also met the Anestheisiologist. All in all I felt it prepared me for the actual day of surgery. I had many questions and they were all answered at that point. I hope this helps to give you an idea of what will take place........Kathy

Hi Brandy,

I only know what I experienced at my pre-op appt and what took place was preadmission in the hospital, and EKG and lots of informative paperwork was given to me. I also met with the surgeon again and was weighed to make sure I had lost the required amount of weight before surgery. Then I also met the Anestheisiologist. All in all I felt it prepared me for the actual day of surgery. I had many questions and they were all answered at that point. I hope this helps to give you an idea of what will take place........Kathy

Yeah it did. I didn't know if he would make me go have bloodwork as well. I dont have comorbities so was just curious... trying to plan the time off work for it hehe. :thumbup:

I had my bloodwork a week or so before the pre-op so he would have the results in hand by the time the pre-op happened.

I have posted information several times on this site and no one has responded even once. What do I have to do to be acknowledged here? Is this a closed clique or what? sufina

I have posted information several times on this site and no one has responded even once. What do I have to do to be acknowledged here? Is this a closed clique or what? sufina

I am terribly sorry you feel that way... I am in no way trying to shut anyone out. I normally only respond to things that I have input on otherwise I would have to post something to every person that I read about. We're all here to be supportive of one another and I would like to support you in anyway I can.

If you have a question for me feel free to ask. I can't speak for the others on the board but I am sure they are here for the same reasons