Anyone know anything about any surgeons in Denver? I had a consult with Dr. Kirshenbaum and really liked him. Has anyone used him or know anyone that has?

Thanks!

Michmouse;

just one question - I have to go in tomorrow for my post op's- Dr. Snyders and the hospitals. What did you have to do?:help:

Archermom,

The hospital did an EKG, blood draw, vitals, and asked me a ton of questions relating to my medical history. Dr. Snyder just talked to me, looked at my stomach and that was it. Short and sweet. I spent about 30 min at the hospital and about the same at Dr. Snyders. They did make me do a little test on the lap band. Mostly multiple choice. He goes over it with you during the appt. Good Luck!

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Thanks Archermom. There is also a new practice in Thornton that is starting to do the bands too. I will definatley check Dr Snyder out. I went to his website and it looks like he knows what he is doing! Where does he do his surgeries at? And I'm assuming he does them outpatient, right?

Thanks for the info!

Thanks Archermom. There is also a new practice in Thornton that is starting to do the bands too. I will definatley check Dr Snyder out. I went to his website and it looks like he knows what he is doing! Where does he do his surgeries at? And I'm assuming he does them outpatient, right?

Thanks for the info!

Yes, he does it as outpatient surgery at Rose Medical Center. Everything is streamlined- no unneccessary waiting if you can get your things together before you go and see him.

I started last year on December 15th with going to one of his seminars and getting info there. (I had researched the band on my own for about 1/2 year).

Called to get an appointment with him in January and went ahead and scheduled the psych and pulmonary exam before I saw him. You will get all the information in a package that you get at the seminar. Also made an appointment with my PCP and Kim the nutritionist (who herself had gastric bypass done by him a few years back) .

Saw him the end of January, they put in my paperwork to the insurance- got OKyed and got my surgery date. All together not even 3 months- I ask- what more can I want?

Any more questions- don't hesitate to ask.

Oh - I forgot - who is the new one in Thornton (?)- I wouldn't go there as I don't want to be the first...lol

... just wondering

I think the Thornton clinic will actually be another office for Dr. Snyder at St. Anthony's North.

But I could be wrong.

I had my first fill here in Denver by Dr. Kirshenbaum http://www.lapbandrockies.com/ and was very happy with him. He doesn't use a fluoroscope. Instead he just feels for the port and he used an ultrasound to confirm we knew where it was. Rather than drinking barium he had me just sit up, while the syringe was still in my port, and drink water. I let him know how the water felt going through and he adjusted the amount of saline as we went. It worked out just fine.

Denverbrodie.... I love Dr K!