I, too, had Dr. Patterson as my surgeon for lap band surgery.  I liked her. I had gone to two other seminars at different hospitals trying to find a surgeon that I "clicked" with, and I found that with Dr. Patterson.  She has an excellent reputation and is a very capable surgeon. 

To be fair, Dr. Halpin is new the the OWLS program, but she got great reviews from her previous position.    In my follow up visits I have had the pleasure of meeting with Dr. H, and have found her just as straighforward and compassionate as Dr. P.  Give her a chance to, and I don't think you will be disappointed. 

Both are very capable Doctors, you just need to find the one that matches your personality.

Best of luck with your surgery Heather.................

   Dr. Patterson did my RNY in April and I highly recommend her.  She has kind of a no nonsense, straight forward way of talking but she is really nice and has an excellent reputation as a surgeon.  I actually waited an extra 3 weeks to have my surgery so I could have her do it.  There were 2 other surgeons who could have done it sooner.   Dr. Patterson also does surgery in Vancouver,WA and has an office here, so that might be another option for you to get a little closer to home.  
                                                                                                  Angie

Thats ok, we all have those days.

Heres' your friendly reminder of our support group meeting Wednesday night. (July 15) 6pm.  Salem Hospital Basement room D.

We will be moving our meetings but not until September, I'll let everyone know exactly when and where and give directions.

For now please remember the parking under the COM building which is the building across the street, entrance by the bus stop. You can park there, to get out of parking you just push the button, no need to get that pink ticket they tell you have to get.

Don't forget to keep bringing your recipes. We want to get lots to create our own book.

Pam
503-930-0196

Obviously you did not read her post completely. She did state that it was open to any and all patients. OHSU patients..   I to am sorry you read it wrong.