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Hello everyone. I am new and have kaiser and was wondering if anyone has any information as to why kaiser (in Oregon) is currently not offering VSG as an option. I was told I have to take this "MASTERING WEIGHT MANAGEMENT" (I opt for the webinar since i live an hour out of town) course before or after approval anyways so I am and will be done next month. My packet did not list VSG as an option so I called and spoke with MARY LOU (Portland-Kaiser sunnyside) and was told currently they only offer the BYPASS or THE BAND but I would need to talk to a surgeon for more info. I can't find anyone that has KAISER that lives in Portland/surrounding area that has had the VSG. If you know of anyone in Oregon with Kaiser insurance and had the VSG done please let me know. Thank You.
I am THE Vicki whom Linda mentioned. I have lost weight and want to lose about 50 more pounds.
I haven't gone to the clinic for nearly 2 years due to a snafu with the staff. I will, however, have an appointment with my PCP next month as part of my insurance wellness program and will have the DS blood work done as well as the vaccines for pneumonia and herpes zoster.
Vicki 
DS (lap) with Dr. Clifford Deveney. Cholecystectomy (lap) with Dr. Clifford Deveney 19 months post-op.
Has not weighed myself since 1/2010. Letting my clothes gauge my progress instead.
I had my DS at OHSU on 5/14/2008. I have lost weight and want to lose 50 more pounds.
I lived in NE Portland at the time of my surgery. I moved to Beaverton in 2012.
Vicki
DS (lap) with Dr. Clifford Deveney. Cholecystectomy (lap) with Dr. Clifford Deveney 19 months post-op.
Has not weighed myself since 1/2010. Letting my clothes gauge my progress instead.
both me and my hubby have seen Dr Andrew Gilchrist at the Oak st clinic a few times
We both love him, he is willing to lison to what you say, he agrees with wls and does not limit you to one problem at an appointment , my old dr if you would see her about diabetes told you to get an other appointment if you had an question about your asmia ,one of the reasons I changed doctors
he is also very thererow
an other meeting tonight 03/0413 at 6 pm at sacred heart room 200 c-d
sounds great pm me closer to that date and when will figure out where to meet
That would be great. I have most of my March weekends booked up right now but maybe the weekend of the 23rd? I would be more than happy to come down to Eugene/Springfield and I can drop my husband off to do something for an hour or so and we can chat.
Is there anyone else who might want to meet up?
Cathy
Start Weight/324 ** Surgery/301 ** Current/184
Lap RNY on May 23, 2012
Well that is very nice, thank you! Unfortunately I have yoga on Monday nights and that allows me to keep my sanity so I try to never miss it but maybe we can meet up sometime soon. I have other evenings free but would prefer to try to meet up maybe on a weekend if that would work for you?
Cathy
Start Weight/324 ** Surgery/301 ** Current/184
Lap RNY on May 23, 2012
yes they do and they have a meeting this coming Monday night from 6pm to 7:30 at Conference Room 200C(2nd floor near the chapel) at Sacred Heart Medical Center at RiverBend
It is for patients but everyone brings guests , If you want to come just show up , I go to every meeting with my hubby
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