I was just checking out his website and his rates are really reasonable for self-pay. I have really been concentrating on MX, b/c of the reasonable prices.

I have seen a couple of doctors on here listed for around $9,500-$10,000. I would definitely be willing to pay the extra $1,000 or so to stay in the U.S. as long as it is a good doctor.

I am going to do my research, but would love to hear personal experiences. I am going to e-mail his office today.

Thanks!!

My Husband was banded today, and I am getting banded in the morning-Everything has been great so far-We both really like and have a lot of confidence in him. He has a ton of experience and has taken a lot of time talking to both of us to make us comfortable before during and after the fact. He really believes in the surgery- he told us he set his prices as low as they are because he wanted to give patients that are self pay an option besides Mexico. I give my highest recommendations. We had originally planned to go with Dr. Felix Spiegel but were turned off because he would not talk to us on the phone beforehand. Dr. Kirshenbaum talked with us 3 or 4 times prior. Hope this helps, email me if you have any questions!

My Husband was banded today, and I am getting banded in the morning-Everything has been great so far-We both really like and have a lot of confidence in him. He has a ton of experience and has taken a lot of time talking to both of us to make us comfortable before during and after the fact. He really believes in the surgery- he told us he set his prices as low as they are because he wanted to give patients that are self pay an option besides Mexico. I give my highest recommendations. We had originally planned to go with Dr. Felix Spiegel but were turned off because he would not talk to us on the phone beforehand. Dr. Kirshenbaum talked with us 3 or 4 times prior. Hope this helps, email me if you have any questions!

Thanks for posting.

I have a couple more questions for you. Are you local to Dr. K? I am wondering b/c I wanted to know if you are able to do the pre-op, surgery and post op back to back. Since I am not in the area, I want to have to fly out as less as possible.

I filled out a request for the office to contact me yesterday. Hopefully someone will contact me today.

I was banded by Dr K in May. He is wonderful!!

Was there anything @ all that you didn't like?

I haven't been contacted back by them yet, but I am sure they will answer a lot of the questions have I have.

I would love to hear anything you think may be useful or personal experiences (good or bad).

Thanks

Hi there! I was banded by Dr K this month - on the 7th. I flew in to have the operation done with him from Texas. He is so wonderful, made me feel 100% comfortable with the whole process. I am self pay also. PM me if you have further questions, I would be happy to answer them. I was actually referred to him by DrewsLou here on LBT. She has been wonderful, helping me out and answering my dumb questions throughout the whole process. If you are reading this - THANK YOU!

I don't have one bad thing to say about Dr K. He is easy to talk to and is always there to answer any questions you have and his office staff are the best! PM me if I can answer any questions!

Your very welcome Kristy!!!

I have been pleased with everything, I had my band done at 10:30 and was back at the hotel by 2:00 or so, no problems at all. I amnot local, I Did my pre op through my doc so my insurance would pay that, sent him the results, hubby had surgery tuesday, I had it today, we see Dr. K againon friday for follow up, then fly home on Sat. We have a local doctor that will do our fills. Dr. K also does fills and offers a reduced price of 15 dollars a fill if you are self pay. His bedside manner is AMAZING as well as his skill. Marilyn in his office will accomodate any questions you may have. While I was in the surgical center getting ready I met a nurse that was also one of his banding patients. They all love him there! There was nothing I did not like, I have been fully satisfied thus far. He also offers you the services of a very skilled nutritionist to help you, that is included with the price.

Thanks for posting...I am sure I will have more questions while I am deciding on a doctor. I spoke w/Marilyn yesterday and she was very nice and gave me a lot of information.

My only concern with Dr. K is that he's only done 50 lap bands so far. I know he's be doing laproscopic surgery for a lot longer though.

I am local to Dr K. In fact, I only work about 15 minutes from his office so I can run over on my lunch break for a fill!

I was concerned that he had done so few bands as well but he has been doing complicated laproscopic surgeries for years so I felt I was in good hands. Turns out I was right!

I am considering using him too. Does he do his surgery at a hospital or more like a clinic?

it is a surgical center, specially designed for outpatient surgery, the hospital is across the street.

Hey Gang....I was referred to Dr. K by DrewsLou too and although I live in VA, my sister lives only 20 min. from his office, so I am scheduled to have my lapband w/him on Dec.15th (it was the soonest my sister and I could get our schedules in synch). I'm really looking forward to this and would love to hear a blow by blow from anyone who has already been banded by him on what to expect. Where does he put the port? has anyone had any troubles w/it?

Thanks...looking forward to finally being banded!!!