Hi,  I live in Creswell, OR and am having my surgery in Portland.  I need to find a local support group I can attend.  The local Bariatric Center in Eugene will only allow THEIR patients to attend support group meetings they have, so I am at a loss on how to find another one. 

Any Ideas?  I know there has to be more people here in our area who's had their surgery somewhere else.  What do you do?

Thanks

Thank you so much Tina, for the email. I appreciate it. Wow!!! 14 lbs in 2.5 weeks... that's amazing! OMGoodness!

I was curious if it goes quicker if it's self pay, because then you don't have to wait for all the insurance "yes's and no's. "  Also, if I ended up having to pay for the surgery, I believe my insurance would still pay for blood work, sleep test, etc... you think? So it's not costing me the FULL cost of the overall procedure?

So where is the pain when you first get it done? Also... can you never drink coffee again? Are you able to drink as much liquids as  you want after an initial period or do you only ever get a certain amount?

I appreciate you taking the time to talk to me.... Congratulations to you!!

Have a wonderful day! God Bless!
~ jennifer

 I like the whey proteins by far the best!  The unflavored unjury was anything but unflavored.  blechhhh.  I threw away  milk with it in it and some cream of wheat-very nasty stuff as far as i am concerned.  They whey has a bit of a texture but I didnt taste any flavor from it.

Tina

I've never tried an unflavored protein powder, so can't advise you there.  As far as the sort you drink, my favorite is the Designer Whey Pomegranate Juice Protein.  Not at all icky like the chocolate and vanilla ones and it blends up with water just using a spoon.  Tastes like fruit juice.

Linda

I would like to know what the pre-op diet is for lap band with Dr. T in Coos Bay.  I have a friend who is having surgery next month and she is under the impression that there is no pre-op diet because she is self pay.  I don't think this is true, but don't know for sure. 

I was supposed to watch my carb intake with Dr. Patterson, and I pretty much did that and I ate smaller portions......

Thanks in advance!