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tee t.
on 8/15/10 11:49 am

Topic: RE: Plastic Surgeons at OHSU

BAD experience with OHSU and finally found an excellent Doc at Aventist.

Michael Bowley. An artist and a great doc.

JIB 1986
revised to RNY 2004
plastics 2004,2006, 2009

Cassandra Cooper
on 8/13/10 5:01 pm - Hermiston, OR

RNY on 10/01/10

Topic: RE: Just Waiting...

Thanks for the support! I will check out your blog.

I have only heard great things about Dr. Patterson, my sister also had RNY with her in Nov 09 and looks amazing. She is down 95 lbs last time I checked and is wearing a size 10/12. I love seeing her, great motivation!

enJOY
Cassandra
http://www.cassandracooper.com/wp/ {my blog}

HW 276/ SW 250/ CW 146/ GW 155

teachergirl6
on 8/13/10 3:23 pm

Lap Band on 07/02/10

Topic: RE: Just Waiting...

Good luck to you! I was banded by Dr. Patterson on July 2. So far so good! I did a pre op diet where I lost about 20 pounds, but my total loss now is 58. It's a great adventure! If you're interested, you can check out my Lap Band blog; I started documenting my adventure before surgery and I've kept it going. It's good therapy and I'm hoping others find it useful. Best wishes to you! I think Dr. Patterson is great. My blog is:

http://teachergirl70.wordpress.com

catzgirl2544
on 8/12/10 9:15 am

Topic: RE: Recommended Surgeon in Oregon?

I just had a very good experience with Bay Bariatrics in Coos Bay. They are very sensitive to our needs, have a great staff and an easier program to follow leading up to it. I lost 35 lbs heading into surgery. They are also cheaper than Sacred Heart. Good Luck.

catzgirl2544
on 8/12/10 9:12 am

Topic: RE: Just Waiting...

Good Luck, i just had mine last week. It is normal to come out of it thinking what did i just do, but in a short week i am already feeling better, off the pain meds and healing fast.

DBlazer325
on 8/11/10 7:42 am - Portland, OR

RNY on 08/22/06

Topic: RE: Dr. Leger at Kaiser Permanente?

Hi there, My name is Peggy. I had my surgery done at Kaiser Sunnyside on August 22, 2006. I did not have Dr. Leger, I had David Moiel do my surgery. I started out at 526 lbs, and currently weigh around 246. It took me 18 months to get from orientation to the surgery.. When I 1st started out, I thought to myself this is taking forever to get from point a to point B. I almost gave up. I am glad that I did'nt. I work out with a trainer 4x a week. I still have a lot of loose skin I wish I could get rid of. All the exercise in the world won't rid of it. I just keep on plugging along every day.

Good luck on your journey,

Peggy

Cassandra Cooper
on 8/11/10 7:38 am - Hermiston, OR

RNY on 10/01/10

Topic: Just Waiting...

I have done 6 months of pre-surgery requirements and met with Emma Patterson last week, now just waiting for final approval for the surgery date. Getting anxious and excited!

enJOY
Cassandra
http://www.cassandracooper.com/wp/ {my blog}

HW 276/ SW 250/ CW 146/ GW 155

Lambo
on 8/10/10 6:10 am - Eugene, OR

Topic: Dr. MacColl and Dr. Folek Now on ObesityHelp

Both Dr. Colin MacColl and Dr. Jessica Folek now have their profiles associated with the Oregon Bariatric Center on ObesityHelp. If you are a patient of theirs, you can now post testimonials about your experience with them.
Dr. MacColl's Profile
Dr. Folek's Profile