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Topic: RE: satisfaction with surgeon
It was in an office on Olympia Street in Springfield, actually. Some doctor's business who was closed the day we had our appts. Mine was a post-op appt. Not sure if they pre-op visits down here or not. Got my lab orders and had the lab work done in Roseburg and they mailed the results to the Ptld office so she had them ahead of time. I had a friend that I could stay with in Ptld but the office that did all the pre-op stuff - the psychology, nutrition, physical therapy, etc arranged it so I could do it on back to back days so I was pleased with that. My 2nd year follow up will be coming in Dec so will see what the program is this year! I went to Legacy because my insurance required I use a Center of Excellence. I was very happy with the whole procedure with them.
Topic: RE: satisfaction with surgeon
I had my surgery almost two years ago with Dr Jay Jan who was in the same office with Emma Patterson. I was more than happy with the care I have received through that office. Because I live in Southern OR, they scheduled all my pre-op classes, etc together so I only had to make one trip. They come to Eugene monthly (at least they have in the past) so my post-op appts can be taken care of closer to home. One of my co-workers had Dr Patterson and he was extremely pleased with her.
Topic: RE: satisfaction with surgeon
Hi Patty-
When I first started looking at the program in Eugene, there were 3 drs: Gorman, Umbach, and Yarborogh. They all were suppose to be good- but Gorman was known to be the top as far as bed side manner AND a great surgeon, Yarborough was back up dr to Gorman and Umbach. Umbach left to go back to CA - for family reasons. Yarborough I guess is now in Corvallis. I have heard from my other 2 coworkers who had the RNY, about the dr situation. Their web site does not really promote who the drs are now - a new woman dr but I dont recall name and it seemed like she did not have alot of experience. I did alot of research when I first started - keep learning and asking questions. I went to a picnic with other people in different stages of this process: several years post surgery, months, just had, just going to. Talking to lots of people really helped me realize what I was in for. This picnic was organized by the dr's office. Good luck!
GoHillary
There must be some Emma Patterson patients out there? How did it go?
Go Ducks!!
When I first started looking at the program in Eugene, there were 3 drs: Gorman, Umbach, and Yarborogh. They all were suppose to be good- but Gorman was known to be the top as far as bed side manner AND a great surgeon, Yarborough was back up dr to Gorman and Umbach. Umbach left to go back to CA - for family reasons. Yarborough I guess is now in Corvallis. I have heard from my other 2 coworkers who had the RNY, about the dr situation. Their web site does not really promote who the drs are now - a new woman dr but I dont recall name and it seemed like she did not have alot of experience. I did alot of research when I first started - keep learning and asking questions. I went to a picnic with other people in different stages of this process: several years post surgery, months, just had, just going to. Talking to lots of people really helped me realize what I was in for. This picnic was organized by the dr's office. Good luck!
GoHillary
There must be some Emma Patterson patients out there? How did it go?
Go Ducks!!
Topic: RE: satisfaction with surgeon
I'm also in the looking stage again. I really don't like driving to Portland, esp. now that the daylight is shorter. I can't stay in Salem as I'd prefer, due to it not being a COE (the Open part doesn't bother me).
The program in Eugene/Springfield was recommended to me by a friend. I didn't know that they have trouble keeping docs there. Does anyone have more info about that? I not only want to pick the right surgery the 1st time, but also the right surgeon.
The program in Eugene/Springfield was recommended to me by a friend. I didn't know that they have trouble keeping docs there. Does anyone have more info about that? I not only want to pick the right surgery the 1st time, but also the right surgeon.
Topic: Anyone here from Southern Oregon
if so did you go to the Bariatric Center in Medford?
You may delay, but time will not.
You must begin to think of yourself as becoming the person you want to be.
Never, never, never, never give up.
You must begin to think of yourself as becoming the person you want to be.
Never, never, never, never give up.
Topic: RE: Salem BOST support meeting
Surgery day weight: 344
Hi Pam,
I plan on coming this week.
Linda
I plan on coming this week.
Linda
Surgery day weight: 344
Topic: RE: satisfaction with surgeon
Thanks guys! I have started the paperwork, seminar on line, etc process with Dr Emma Patterson up in Portland. As I read thru these forums and research the internet - it looks like she has lots of experience - over 2000 RNY's, published papers, and her clinic has an excellence award from Bariatric assoc. Any but out there have any thoughts on her clinic or the dr? When I called and explained the situation and that I was in Eugene - she said a number of patients from Eugene go to their clinic. For some reason they cant seem to keep good dr's in Eugene. Great place to live - wonder why? My back up plan is Bay Bariatrics in Coos Bay - any comments from people who have dealt with them - dr steve?
Thanks again to everyone! I have 2 coworkers who have had the surgery and we speak frequently. It is sooo nice to talk with others who are in different stages of this process. Bottom line is we want to live a long time, be happy and healthy.
Enjoy Every Day!!
Sue
Thanks again to everyone! I have 2 coworkers who have had the surgery and we speak frequently. It is sooo nice to talk with others who are in different stages of this process. Bottom line is we want to live a long time, be happy and healthy.
Enjoy Every Day!!
Sue
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