I had my LB surgery 4/22/08 and Dr. Johnell was my surgeon. I was an outpatient case and went home the same day. I love this practice and this doctor is wonderful. He is thoughtful, caring and his staff is incredible. I love my band (still struggle some days) but this was the best decision I ever made. His team taught me so much and took extra extra care to make sure I was healthy pre-surgery, tested, prepared and ready. I have had fills/unfills/fills and then unfills and everytime they are so nice. I have gained/lost/gained etc.. and never once did I feel they were judging me. I am now down almost 72 lbs from my initial start weight and I attribute my success to his group. They are the best. Pls email me if you would like to discuss more if you are making a decision about a doctor or lband. I have nothing but rave reviews for this doctor.

Hi coloradogirl,

I will be using Dr. Johnell, as well. I am really encouraged by what you have written here.

I have just made my appointment for my first appointment. I'm not even sure what to expect from here.

Happy to see that Dr. Johnell is highly recommended!

Dr Johnell was my surgeon back in 2003 and truly, it was the best thing I ever did for myself.

His staff was fantastic and helpful from day one through my last appt there in 2009 before I moved out of state. He's not so much a gushy, warm-fuzzy kind of person. (For anyone who absolutely needs that, try Dr Snyder in Denver- I experienced him as super warm and friendly during a project I did with him post-op.) But if you want a surgeon who is attentive, careful and serious, I feel good recommending Dr. Johnell. He was always professional and so was his staff. They were amazing at getting insurance approval very quickly! Good luck on your own journey!

Dr Johnell was my surgeon back in 2003 and truly, it was the best thing I ever did for myself.

His staff was fantastic and helpful from day one through my last appt there in 2009 before I moved out of state. He's not so much a gushy, warm-fuzzy kind of person. (For anyone who absolutely needs that, try Dr Snyder in Denver- I experienced him as super warm and friendly during a project I did with him post-op.) But if you want a surgeon who is attentive, careful and serious, I feel good recommending Dr. Johnell. He was always professional and so was his staff. They were amazing at getting insurance approval very quickly! Good luck on your own journey!

Eek! (Sorry for the re-post! I'm new here, not sure how that happened. Will try not to do that again.)