Robert O'Rourke

"Dr. O'Rourke is pretty much all business, but he is kind and listens to what you have to say. He is required to explain the risks of surgery to both the patient and their family, and I have to admit he scared my sister pretty well. She asked him if there was anything GOOD he could say about the surgery! He then explained that while he had to tell us about the risks, his complication rate is low and that he did believe I would do well with the procedure. He is a very skilled surgeon. I had to wait in a long queue to have him perform my surgery, but I'm glad I waited. I have had no complications whatsoever and am very happy with my results.rnrnThe staff at OHSU Digestive Health are great. They return calls quickly, answer any questions you have professionally, and make you feel welcomed when you visit. OHSU is a teaching/research facility, so not only do you have the doctor following up on your care, but you may participate in a number of research studies. I am currently in three, so I know they will be keeping close tabs on my diet, exercise, emotional, and physical well-being. I would recommend OHSU to anyone wanting to have weight loss surgery."

Oregon Health Sciences University

"I hope my experience was not common. I felt as though I were in a place run by the keystone cops. The nurses didn't listen very well. I told them my bed was weird and I think they just figured I was on drugs! Turned out I was in an inflatable ICU bed for patients who are in a coma. It kept blowing up and deflating and really hurt my back. I had to refuse to get back into it to get a new bed. They gave me soy protein in my broth, even though I am highly allergic. I was in a room with no window, a roommate who had too many visitors (including a screaming baby). Staff were slow to respond to the nurse call button. I was very glad to go home."

Steven Butt

"Dr. Butt is very caring, takes time to listen, and isn't into pronouncing that he "knows all." If something doesn't qualify for a clear diagnosis, he is willing to work at it till we find out what it is. I appreciate his attitude."
About Me
Eugene, OR
Location
26.5
BMI
RNY
Surgery
07/24/2007
Surgery Date
Nov 11, 2006
Member Since

Before & After
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A few days before surgery
260lbs
About a year post surgery and now!
185lbs

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