I'm Amanda, from Eugene. Banded on 3/18....anyone else in Oregon?

There is an over 60 thread on the main page where groups are broken down by age group. You should introduce yourself there too.

Everyone is very supportive at Lap Band Talk. Welcome, and best of luck with your surgery.

I just love Dr. T....I am so glad I had it done. How are you doing with the weight loss? You haven't had any issues with the band? I have had none....I am getting a fill on the 14th. I am not sure why I haven't gone to the support group...which is dumb considering I live in town and I work in the building where they are held.

Thank you for the feedback on the local dr's for fills....I've been on the hunt with little luck. Just cuz I was banded in TJ doesn't mean I have cooties :ohmy:

Looking forward to chatting with you all!

It's tomorrow night downstairs by Dr. T's office. You have to go in through the back door where the doctors park. You should come! We need more banded people there.

Hi All,

I am from Hillsboro I went to the meeting at OHSU Center on Bond Street on May 12th to start my process. I really liked the staff. Though I already knew most of what they told me. I liked the meeting & the way the information was presented. But the Q&A with the surgeon got cut short. When the building alarm went off shutting down the AC and causing a horrible shrill siren with flashing strobe lights on the ceiling. It was horrible we sat there trying to listen for about 20 minutes till we finaly just had to go. The noise & lights triggered an instant migraine I thought I was going to have to throw up if I did not get out of there. I missed the next day of work. I did really like the surgeon and I asked about fills. He told me they do the fills there and the insurance includes 3-6 mos of fills in the total cost of the surgery. Which is why it ends up being almost as much for Lab Band as the Bypass. I just finished filling out papers to forward to them and will await a call to set up my initial appointment. I chose OHSU over Good Sam as they have more research, positive results and a larger sucess rate then the rest of the world. Less deaths as well. Which is great with me LOL. I am now going to have to loose 17-20 lb's. Any advice? I know how to eat. I just am one who can not move much due to injuries and disease. So any thing I put in my mouth stays.

Love to hear from all with your stories and advice.

LuAnn:biggrin2:

Edited May 26, 200818 yr by Lu2390

Hi, I went to the same meeting at OHSU at the end of April and I am still getting all the paperwork together for them also. Waho finally someone else who is going to OHSU I am so glad you posted. I live in Eugene right now but I will be moving back up north later this year. Send me a message some time so we can chat.

Im getting it done in coos bay 6/23!!

Coos Bay bander. I had my band 12/11/06 by Dr. Tersigni and I just love the doc and the band.

I am in North Bend and see Tersigni

I live in vancouver, I was banded 6/3 by dr. Kirshenbaum in denver. I am looking for a little support. Ive been stuck at my current weight for a few weeks..ughs.

Jade

hello everyone,

Im from Corvallis, and having my surgery November 13th,2009 at OHSU...very nervous but grateful I didn't give up when turned down the first time for surgery due to depression.

Hi!

I'm in Medford getting banded at Southern Oregon Bariatric Center by Dr. Castillo on 10/21/09!

Hey everybody! I am also from the southern Oregon crowd. I was banded on 09/09/09 , by Dr. Traul.....Karkies, have you been to the support group?

Hey RN,

Yep, been to the support groups...I think we met at one of them? I also follow the bandsters blogs under my cat's user profile, Pemberley.

How are you doing a few weeks post-op?

Ok, we did meet!! I am doing well thanks. Congrats on your surgery date Are you going to group in Oct?? Hopefully I will see you there

I'll be at group on the 28th most likely...hope to see you there! :smile: