fills around Porland, Oregon

bjandter · 01-27-2008, 09:56 PM

Does anyone know who does fills around Portland, Oregon? I was banded in Mexico.

**Jack** · 01-27-2008, 10:19 PM

Over at Legacy NW about 23rd & Lovejoy...

This is the office of Dr. Emma Patterson, the pioneer who brought the Band to Oregon...I had my surgery done by Dr. Hong there, who has since returned to Canada.

They have always treated me right. Don't know their policy on Mexican bands. There is also Dr. Fitz-something, a naturopath, who does Portland fills...

cheers....

Lala D · 01-27-2008, 10:23 PM

Kelly Fitzpatrick, a naturopath, does fills. She is out of Eugene but comes to Portland a couple of times a month. She charges $180 for fills. Her clinic is in Milwaukie, Sacred Medicine. You can google her. She is very nice...a little earthy but knowledgeable.
Hope this helps.
Lala

weightshaker · 01-28-2008, 12:27 PM

I go to Dr. David Maccabee in Hood River. He is really good and only charges $125.00. He makes you sign a waver since he didn't put your band in and had it done in Mexico. I really like him.

His number is 541-387-6125.

Good luck,
Shelley
Dallas, OR

DASHLEY · 01-28-2008, 02:08 PM

That's interesting, I didn't find this doctor and I am just a hop/skip from Hood River. Thanks for the info!!

DASHLEY · 01-28-2008, 02:09 PM

I'm scheduled to go to her in February, how was it for you there? Did she find the port easy etc.. I am a freak when it comes to needles and having someone poking around to find the right spot :-(

weightshaker · 01-28-2008, 03:36 PM

So are you going to see Dr. Kelly Fitz.? I have heard she was good, but I have never gone to her.

Dr. Maccabee is really nice and he has no trouble finding my port. I am going to need to get a fill this spring when the weather gets better.

I am now just starting to get back into the swing of the band again. I found out a year and a half ago that I had breast cancer. I had surgery then radiation and then chemo. I have been done for about a year now and am just getting around to feeling like I want to get back into the weight loss and using my band right again. My main problem is getting in my exercise. I can say that I have been just plain lazy, but now I need to get going, or else I can say goodby to the $9,000 I spent on my band and I know I don't want to do that.

Best wishes to you and your band.
Shelley

DASHLEY · 01-29-2008, 02:06 PM

Thanks for the information on Dr. Maccabee! I hope that you are feeling well and cancer free! A year and a half of chemo & radiation is quite a journey. I think once you get back into the mind set of the band/weightloss you will do great! I'm sure it wasn't the most important thought while battling cancer. I wish you much luck!