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Hi all,

Just hoping to find someone else in Oregon.

Thanks!

I am in Central Oregon...though from your name...it would sound like you are on the coast!

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Hi, I am in Portland and am just starting the research for dr. Went to oHSU seminar this week and was shocked that they charge $25-30K for lapband. My insurance won't pay, so that set me back a bit. How much was Dr. Neal, if you don't mind my asking?

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I am in Ptld too and am looking. Went to OHSU this week and will go to Good Sam seminar on 29th. OHSU was high: $25-30K. What have you discovered?

Also, guy in Eugene is $21K

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Hi, I am in Portland and am just starting the research for dr. Went to oHSU seminar this week and was shocked that they charge $25-30K for lapband. My insurance won't pay, so that set me back a bit. How much was Dr. Neal, if you don't mind my asking?

17000 and that covers everything including ANY problems that you would have in the following 2 years. He covers ALL the bills for any complications...you would never have an out of pocket expense. It also covers fills for 2 years (but to be honest they don't charge even after 2 years) and all fills are done under fluoro. I can't say enough good things about him and his staff. They are wonderful people!

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Hi! I am located in Maupin, Oregon on the Deschutes River about 100 miles north of Bend. I am scheduled for Lap Band on June 17, in Tijuana, Mexico for $7,500.00. Kerry

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thanks for reply. just wondering how you came to decision to go to mexico and have you made arrangements with a local dr. about post surgery needs?

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I have an appointment with my family Dr. on Monday the 19th. She doesn't know of this decision yet, and I'm struggeling with how to brake it to her. I came to the decission after a co worker traveled to Mexico last summer with her sister to have th surgery. And, the cost was a factor. $7,500.00 vs possible $30 in the states. I am going to the same Dr. as my friends(Dr. Pedro Kuri) and I have read, read, read everything about him. I don't have any regrets with my decission, but the waiting until June 17 is KILLING me! Kerry

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I have an appointment with my family Dr. on Monday the 19th. She doesn't know of this decision yet, and I'm struggeling with how to brake it to her. I came to the decission after a co worker traveled to Mexico last summer with her sister to have th surgery. And, the cost was a factor. $7,500.00 vs possible $30 in the states. I am going to the same Dr. as my friends(Dr. Pedro Kuri) and I have read, read, read everything about him. I don't have any regrets with my decission, but the waiting until June 17 is KILLING me! Kerry

There is a bariatric surgeon in Bend, but I have not heard great things about them. I go to their support group because I have a friend that was banded by them. I am not sure if they would follow up with you or not after being banded by Dr. Kuri, but I do know that Dr. Neal in Olympia, WA does. I am not certain how expensive the fills are with him though because they do them under fluro. However they are fantastic people!

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I do have a fill dr that is going to see me in Portland Oregon, but that is 100 miles, as is Bend, so I am o.k. there, I am just a bit nervous of who will care for me if I have an emergency situation. I guess my family Dr. will let me know on Monday. Kerry

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I do have a fill dr that is going to see me in Portland Oregon, but that is 100 miles, as is Bend, so I am o.k. there, I am just a bit nervous of who will care for me if I have an emergency situation. I guess my family Dr. will let me know on Monday. Kerry

The biggest emergency that would happen is if you need an emergency unfill. Since I live so far from my doctor my fill nurse gave me the special needle and told me to keep it some place safe so that if I needed an unfill I could take it in to the emergency room. If you ever have to do that ask for a chemo nurse to do the unfil. They are familiar with ports.

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Had my surgery on May 2, 2008 and have lost about 44 pounds already. Had surgury and Emmanual Good Samaritan by the Oregon Weight Loss Surgery team and would highly recommend them to anyone. Incidently have heard that they are the only ones in the entire state of Oregon that Medicare will pay for. That's something to think about.

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I do have a fill dr that is going to see me in Portland Oregon, but that is 100 miles, as is Bend, so I am o.k. there, I am just a bit nervous of who will care for me if I have an emergency situation. I guess my family Dr. will let me know on Monday. Kerry

What dr. in portland are you using? I am scheduled for surgery in Denver in August and can't afford to return for fills or followups. There is a Fill USA in Salem, but seeing someone right in town would be great!

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I went to Dr. Emma Patterson from Oregon Weight Loss Center at Good Samaritan. I have had nothing but a good experiance ...my only complaint however is they are so busy schedualing can be a major issue. However, they did just bring in another Doctor ( Dr. Halpin) and she is very nice aswell. It is cheaper to go to Good Sam I think my surgery was 8,900 not including hospital stay and preliminary tests they make you do .....best of luck ! It has been the best decision I have ever made!

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