Newbie from Gresham Oregon

[elkhunter_65 0]

Just got insurance approved yesterday, Getting the band put in March 3rd. It has been a 6 month process and my wife is 4 months behind me.. I didn't have to do a supervised weight loss program. I did find out that I have sleep apnea and have been on CPAP for 3 months. I really sleep good now. I am stoked about being thin and healthy again. I was in the Air Force for 14 years and got out 10 years ago and put on 150 pounds!. I don't have a hard number goal but want to lose a lot. I'll take it one pound at a time. I am glad there is such a large support group here. I look forward to chatting with you all.

[elkhunter_65 0]

I am seeing Dr.Emma patterson at Legacy Obesity Institute at Legacy Good samaritin. I like the way I have been treated thus far.

[liz_hager 0]

Hey Elk Hunter,

I just waiting to say hello from your neighbor in Troutdale. I was banded last August and have really good results. If you have any questions, let me know

[cori in wa 0]

Hello!

I lived in Gresham for 10 years before moving to Vancouver and Dr. Patterson also works with my surgical group (Drs. Paul Dally and Leslie Cagle).

Good Sam is a good hospital... wishing you the best of luck!

[Oregondaisy 2,021]

Welcome to Bandland from a fellow Oregonian!

[ssdown 0]

Yea! I live in Grants Pass and was banded in Medford on March 4! Best of luck with your banding experience. SS

[Ricky 6]

Good luck to you Elkhunter...I am hoping to be banded sometime in April by Dr. Tersigni in COos Bay...I am so excited!!!!

[Oregondaisy 2,021]

Dr. Tersigni is great! Where do you live?

[Ricky 6]

I live in Sheridan (close to McMinnville)....it's a 4 hour drive, but I think it will be worth it...I had my consultation March 12th, they are just verifying my insurance (BCBS Fed) and then setting a date...I am really hoping for April, but I guess we will see...I also have been trying to schedule my psych eval..

They have a lady they use in McMinnville...but, we have just been playing phone tag so far...Denise, what was your psych eval like??? I am kinda nervous...

G'night....hopefully I will get some answers tomorrow!!!

[Oregondaisy 2,021]

My psych eval was a piece of cake. She asked me what I planned to do when I couldn't use food for comfort. I told her I have learned that exercise is a great stress reliever.

She kept talking to me about the band not being a magic cure, and I told her I knew I would still have to diet and exercise. I said I have been dieting and exercising all my life and wasn't getting anywhere, so I hoped the band would be what would make the difference.

I have heard from other people not to say too much. Don't get into your past. Tell him/her that you know the bandster rules and you are sure you can follow them.

I have heard some psych evals have some sort of written form that has to be filled out, but mine was just an hour long conversation.

[Ricky 6]

thank you!!!!

[Brandy~ 2]

Another Oregonian checking in! I live in Eugene and I will be banded at the Bariatric center at Sacred Heart.... It was suppose to be by Dr. Umbach but I understand he is leaving the practice so his partner Dr. Yarbrough might be the doctor. Either way this has been a long journey that I am hoping is coming close to an end!

Nice to see all the Oregonians on here :wub:

[Ricky 6]

Got my date today....April 1st...I am so excited and scared all at once!!!!!

My insurance is paying 90%...not too bad..I will take it!!!!!

Bandland...here I come!!!!

[Oregondaisy 2,021]

That is so exciting! I wish I had insurance that would have paid for it.

April 1st is my dad's and my daughter's birthday. You're getting banded on a great day! Can't wait to hear how you're feeling. Are you staying in a motel

because the next day after surgery you have to have a swallow test.

Let me know if you need anything. I live really close to Dr. T's office.

[Ricky 6]

April 1st is a good day...ya know, Dec 29th is a good day too..That's my bday...I noticed the first time I saw your name that we are going to be banded by the same Dr and that you were banded on my birthday...

I am coming down on Monday for all my preop stuff and staying in a hotel that night and then I will stay overnight in the hospital..Dr T wants to watch me a little closer because I have had a DVT before....so then I can have my swallow test that next morning and then go home..

I have my psych eval on Sunday afternoon..I met the lady who is doing it already...she is overweight herself and a huge supporter of the band...

I am grateful after reading about other people's experiences...

This is getting long...I might PM you later if that's okay...

Trying not to be too nervous!!

Erika