justjen

I too have always felt that gastric bypass is too invasive for me as well...and not easily reversible. I JUST found a friend of mine has a lap band (she didn't share the news with the world of course) but she's lost so much weight and I can't help but wish for that...instead of yo-yo dieting for the rest of my life. I have REASONS the weight is there..and reasons I can't get it off easily....so the good "diet and excercise" isn't an option for me...it doesn't work that way. I'm interested in this seminar. Is it free? Do I need to sign up...how often do they do them? and do they have a website with some more info? I beleive the seminar is at Riverbend....I would be interested in finding one. (and in addition some lovely ladies here in Eugene for support through this process) Thanks ahead of time, I'm on a posting flurry tonight. Jen:laugh:

Just wanted to say Hi Brandy.....I'm Jen and I'm in Eugene..considering a Lap Band pretty seriosly now. You and I are close in age (I'm 30, your 33) so I'm interested to get to know you a little better and some first hand info on the place in Eugene and the care they provide as well as follow up care. I currently don't have health insurance..but might soon be getting something LIKE Oregon Health plan called LIPA because I've been out of work due to health conditions and there's no unemployment and no jobs I can work. woohoo. Either way.....insurance or not I NEED this surgery and want to start a new life. I want to be able to keep up with my beautiful three yeear old. How long has it been since you had your surgery? Did you have any other medical problems as well? are you happy so far? has the eating been a BIG adjustment?? Sorry so many questions...I just noticed you were in my age range. Thanks, Jen:cool2:

Hi Everyone, I'm new and looking in to a lap band....I'm in Eugene and will be self pay I think...but that I'm not sure of yet either. Has everyone been happy with the Eugene center for this? Anyone done self pay? Costs? I'm also looking in to a guy in CoosBay because his self pay is considerably cheaper than going to Portland to get it done...just not sure about after care. Thanks everyone!