Considering gastric sleeve and looking for local support

[Awsc9362 2]

Hey there. I'm a 29 year old female in the Coos Bay, Oregon area. I am looking for anyone who's had the surgery in my area that would be willing to share their experience. I have been researching the possibility for about a year now and finally found this app. Any advice?

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[ready2bgreat 12]

I am in Garibaldi, and have not found any support groups unless I want to drive to Portland or Salem, The Oregon Coast just doesn't have it. but this forum is helpful. I am only in my beginning stages, I gt to Fly to CA to have my sleeve in July.

[Detroit_25 77]

Hey there. I'm a 29 year old female in the Coos Bay, Oregon area. I am looking for anyone who's had the surgery in my area that would be willing to share their experience. I have been researching the possibility for about a year now and finally found this app. Any advice?

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My mother had gastric bypass done by Dr. Mirande in the Medford area... she's 16 years out and still speaks of how wonderful him and his staff is. Try looking into him! I remember her going to support groups as well from his office.

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[Awsc9362 2]

I am in Garibaldi, and have not found any support groups unless I want to drive to Portland or Salem, The Oregon Coast just doesn't have it. but this forum is helpful. I am only in my beginning stages, I gt to Fly to CA to have my sleeve in July.

Can I ask why you're not having it done in state?

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[ready2bgreat 12]

I work for the hospital and I have to have it done at the same hospital "CHAIN" ( for lack of a better word) but the only one that does it is in California, unless I want to pay out of pocket.

[ready2bgreat 12]

Medford, is that semi close to you in Coos Bay, I know it is a good 4 hours for me.

[Awsc9362 2]

Medford is about 3 hours for me. But there is a very well spoken of clinic here in town. I have an apt with my pcp on the 30th and I plan on having a conversation with her then. Hopefully can get a referral.

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[Vinasu 621]

I had mine done at Legacy Good Sam in Portland. I had a great experience overall.

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[ready2bgreat 12]

if you have a local place then I bet they have local support groups to make friends and have meetings with live people as well as this forum for support. That will be great, you might want to attend prior to, to ask questions? if they are open to that

[AmyMaria 0]

Hi. I am from Coos Bay. I am having it done here at Bay Area Hospital. So far I have had good experiences with Bay Bariatrics.

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[Awsc9362 2]

if you have a local place then I bet they have local support groups to make friends and have meetings with live people as well as this forum for support. That will be great, you might want to attend prior to, to ask questions? if they are open to that

Thanks! I never thought of this. I figured that the support groups would be closed to only post surgery clients. Will be making a phone call tomorrow.

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