Hello Susan4794,
I was referred to Dr. Steven Tersigni in Coos Bay by Three Rivers Hospital in Grants Pass. I was told (way back in April of 2006) that Three Rivers did only the RNY but that they were about 6 months out from doing the lap band and that Dr. Tersigni was their resource doctor. That was enough for me. In May I made an appointment with Tersigni's office, met him June 7th--was thoroughly impressed by his willingness to answer any and all questions from both me and my husband (he stayed with us for as long as it took to get through all our questions). He asked me to lose about 20 pounds if I elected to have surgery. It took until November to get approved by insurance and by then I had lost 50 pounds. I had absolutely no complications during or since surgery and have lost another 40 pounds. Needless to say I feel completely confident in Dr. Tersigni's care. Good Luck!! Susan