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Jenn H.
on 10/17/10 5:18 pm - Portland, OR
Topic: Does OHSU do VSG?
 Does OHSU do the Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy?

Age: 32 | Ht: 6' | HW: 350 | Pre-op: 330 | SW: 311 | CW: 207 | My Blog: vsgjenn.tumblr.com
    
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Lulu22
on 10/16/10 9:56 am - Hillsboro, OR
Topic: Info Kaiser RNY Surgery
Hello Everyone,

I am interested in information on going through the Kaiser program for RNY.  I have just set up an appointment with my MD and would love any info on how to navigate through their system.
I have been researching RNY for a few years and am now at the point I just cant wait any longer to get the ball rolling. 
So any info on their program or how to talk to my MD would be wonderful!

Thanks so much!

Melanie
Angie B.
on 10/15/10 1:58 am - Seaside, OR
Topic: RE: Anyone going to WLS conference in PDX Oct. 22-23rd?
    Thanks, I really wanted to go so I registered last week at full price.  I'm gonna have to kick my husband's butt because he listens to that station all the time and I bet you they've been advertising it.  LOL     If you do go,  look for me and say hi!    
                                                                                           Angie


HW 321// SW 278//CW 168
Chelea Holdt
on 10/15/10 1:54 am - Portland, OR
Topic: RE: Anyone going to WLS conference in PDX Oct. 22-23rd?
Just saw an email from Portland Perks advertising 25% of registration  from The WOLF, 99.5.  If you Enter "WOLF" in the coupon box.  I have not tried it as I am not sure i am going to be albe to attend.
Drema1
on 10/8/10 5:12 pm - Sweet Home, OR
Topic: RE: Take a Chance!

This is a great idea, especially when exchanging Levi's.

    
Linda W.
on 10/7/10 1:53 am - Vancouver, WA
Topic: RE: Anyone going to WLS conference in PDX Oct. 22-23rd?
Try calling Dr Patterson's office. They had information when I was there two weeks ago.

Linda
"I can do ALL things through CHRIST who gives me strength" Phil. 4:13 
   
    

  
Chelea Holdt
on 10/6/10 3:21 am - Portland, OR
Topic: Low Iron/Proferrin
I am having an infusion of Iron done and posted on the Roux-en-Y message board asking for some information, which I received from some very helpful members.  I just wanted to share it with others.

I am not anemic and have always had lower iron levels but have a Ferritin level now of 16 which is 3 points lower than it was a year ago.  I take a liquid iron and try to include foods in my diet that are high in iron but my body is not absorbing them.  My primary suggested the Infusion of Iron and then I am hoping to be able to maintain higher levels with the exclaimed wonders of Proferrin ES. 

The site the members shares is wlsvitagarten.com/2010/04/26/anemia-common-post-rny-really-y ou-dont-say/ .

I hope others find this information useful.
Chelea Holdt
on 10/4/10 7:18 am - Portland, OR
Topic: Bob Wilson - OHSU - October 13th Support Group
OHSU will have a special guest for the October 13th Bariatric Support Group Meeting from 10-11:30.  Bob Wilson, is a trainer at Kaiser and his mindful and self-nuturing approach has helped many individuals find new direction in their lives.  He is returning to speak and lead discussion based on special request from the group participants.  His topic will be "How to Develop an Unconditional Relationship with Our Self."  Please see the attachment for this email above.  I will bring copies to the meeting.       
      Date:  October 13th, Wednesday, 2010, in room CHH 3178/CHH 5.

      Time:  10-11:30 a.m.       Location:  Center for Health and Healing, on the Waterfront at the OHSU Clinic, 3rd floor, 3178/Room 5, 3303 S.W. Bond Ave., Portland, Oregon 97239. 

Parking is underground across from the clinic.  Bring your
parking ticket to get stamped on the 6th floor desk at the Digestive Health Center for paid parking.       The topic of Relationships and How They May Change after Weight Loss Surgery will be the topic for the evening group on October 19, 2010 from 6:30-8pm.  Please see Chapter 14,  pp. 177-187 in the book, The Emotional First Aid Kit - a practical guide to life after Bariatric Surgery by cynthia L. Alexander, PsyD, 2nd Ed. 2009, Matrix Medical Communications.   This meeting is held at the above address and room number.   Please call with any questions!    503-494-4373.  Facilitator:  Vicki Jakovec ACNP
Chelea Holdt
on 10/1/10 5:30 am - Portland, OR
Topic: RE: Anyone going to WLS conference in PDX Oct. 22-23rd?
Had not heard about it but will have to check it out.  I wll let you if I see any coupons and ask around.
            
Angie B.
on 9/29/10 2:14 am - Seaside, OR
Topic: Anyone going to WLS conference in PDX Oct. 22-23rd?
  If so, do you know of any coupon codes?  I want to go, but want to know if there are  coupon codes before I register. 

http://nwweightlossconference.com/index.htm


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