Any VSG people in Oregon

I am getting ready to have a VSG done and I am searching others out there in Oregon for advice, tips and anything else offered.

I had VSG surgery in Mexico with Dr. Alverez. It couldn't have gone better. I'm at my goal weight and feeling GREAT!
What would you like to know?

Hi, thank you for responding to my posting.  I would like to know if you did pre op tests through Oregon Weight Loss @ Legacy Good Sams?  what was your expierence with them?  I assume that you did cash pay for the surgery?  How long have you been post op and what sort of advice can you offer about being sucessful.  I guess that is a good start for now, thank you again for any advice.

Kouri

Kouri,
I didn't have to do any pre-op tests. They did them in Mexico. I did pay cash for my surgery. My current insurance won't pay at all. It was $10,000 plus travel. I've been post-op since January. Since I've been able to eat solids, I've focused on low fat protein and produce. As long as I stay away from carbs, I can lose weight.
I think VSG is the best surgery. Of course, I'm biased. :-) When I read about the experiences of those who have had gastric bypass or RNY, I just shudder. It was SOOOO much easier for me. I didn't have as much weight to lose as most do.
I've had to learn to eat slowly. My body tells me when I've had enough (which I"m not used to).

I would do it again in a heart-beat.