I have Dr. Steven Butt at Oregon Medical Group.  I really like him.  No nonsense, but understanding.  He's been helping me deal with the hypoglycemia from my RNY - there's a well-respected endocrinologist in their practice that I see occasionally (Dr. Cirullo).  They also have a lab, etc., on the premises.  Oh - if you go with OMG, don't let them send you to Dr. Taggert - not a good experience.

my doctor is leaving the practice so I need a new pcp , but I want one with bariatric experience preferably  with the sleeve

any suggestions 

hi Linda -- Sorry I missed your reply!  This isn't a very active board is it :-)

Regarding my revision w/Rabkin.  I had a lapband placed by Emma Patterson in ~2007 and started having problems with it within a year --- started researching revision options.  Fortunately, I was working with Patterson's office, a health coach assigned by my insurance & my PCP regularly so getting revision approval was a breeze as I had lots of documentation.  I was really lucky -- I've read many, many folks have had to fight for revisions sadly.  

One of the reasons I did not stay local for an RNY was because of the RH as you mentioned.  Also I have a bad back & take Advil more than I could with a RnY, the regain, etc. all just made me realize the DS was the best option for me.  Initially I was concerned with the aftercare but found Rabkin's local support group. (Did you know Rabkin had a local support group?  It's been kinda of dead for the last year but a couple of folks are interested in getting it back up & running.  Rabkin's office is committed to provide support, too (he has a house in the PDX area so visits occasionally)).  I understand there's a DS surgeon in the Seattle area, too.  

Let me know if you have any specific questions I can answer.  Is the insurance coverage your biggest hurdle?  Or are you concerned with aftercare?

Best -- Sharon

Dr. Patterson did my RNY on 1/16/12.

I Went from a size 22 to a size 2.  I found Dr. Patterson to be businesslike with appropriate bedside manner. She made me feel comfortable and took all the time I needed to answer any questions. The hard part was getting the insurance approval, which took two years and a lot of work by Dr. Patterson and her office. 

I know it's been a little while since your surgery so you already know some of what to expect, but if your pre-op appetite has not come back yet- be prepared! It will!  My old sugar/carb cravings are as bad as they were before surgery. And if I give in to them, gastric consequences ensue. I make sure to exercise every day and try to stick to a strictly regimented routine to avoid falling back into bad habits. 

I sure wish I could have plastic surgery. Losing 100lbs in 9 months means I have tons of loose skin that will never go away. I would bet that there is 20lbs or so of hanging skin everywhere. The worst spot is my belly but my thighs, backside, arms, knees all have to be kept completely covered at all times. My neck and face is bad too but there is nothing I can do about that.  

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