Hi there,

I am considering Dr. Kirshenbaum in Aurora, CO (www.lapbandrockies.com) I know that there are a few of you in LBT that went to him. I am interested in knowing your thoughts on him and if you have had any complications. I am just a little leary since the price is so low, there is little on the internet about him, and I will be traveling from WI to have this done. Any information you could provide would be much apppreciated...

Thanks!

Sheila:)

I had my surgery on a Friday and flew home on Sunday and went back to work on Monday. I was still a bit sore but it wasn't that big of a deal since I have a desk job too.

If I have the surgery on a Tuesday, more than likely would I be able to return to work the following Monday? My job is a sit down job. No lifting, not alot of walking.

Anyone?

Hi Lap Dancer, I got banded on Tuesday and I am planning on going back on Monday. By yesterday I felt well enough to get out. We even went a casino and walked around. Today, I had to do a lot of walking at the airport and Target...

I feel well enough to go back to work, but I really don't want to. I am still feeling really tired. I might wait a few more days just b/c. I work a desk job and I feel like I could go to work on Monday. I guess I will see how I will feel by Monday.

If anyone wants to know, I stayed @ the Embassy Denver-Aurora on Havana. It was less than 10 minutes from the office. The room came w/a small refrigerator and microwave. The location seemed to be really safe and there's a Target and some other stuff @ the exit.

If anyone wants to know, I stayed @ the Embassy Denver-Aurora on Havana. It was less than 10 minutes from the office. The room came w/a small refrigerator and microwave. The location seemed to be really safe and there's a Target and some other stuff @ the exit.

Havana is a sign to me!~

You all have no idea how very helpful this is.

I love this site!!!

Havana is a sign to me!~

You all have no idea how very helpful this is.

I love this site!!!

Good to hear. Everyone there was very nice too. One thing I didn't really think about until after I had surgery was requesting a lower floor or a handicapped room. That might be helpful.

i am thrilled to hear that everyone recovered from the surgery so quickly. My problem is usually with the anesthesia, so they must be using good stuff. I got my date - April 16th. I'm scared but psyched!

Hi everybody can't wait to be banded, but now that i have mine scheduled I am starting to get nervous. Some of the questions I have been wondering about. How bad is the pain after the surgery? I have heard that there is alot of gas pain, can you take something for it? What kind of pain meds do you take I can't imagine having to swallow a pill after surgery? And finally what are the instructions that they give you the day before?

Can you tell that I am one of those people who worry way to much...

:help:

CHULA, no problem! You came to the right place to answer questions!

For the gas....there are gasX strips that will melt on your tonuge, I recommend getting some of those to chow on. Keep in mind you can take up to 4 strips at a time (more than what the package says). That helped me a lot!

As for the pain, the pain medicine Dr. K will prescribe will be in a liquid form so you won't have to worry about swallowing pills. My pain wasn't unbearable, so I only took the med at night to help me sleep b/c I was previously a stomach sleeper.

Instructions for the day before were just don't eat or drink after midnight (I think)...other than that, no big restrictions for things you could/couldn't do.

Any more questions, feel free to ask!! Thats what we're all here for.

Hey thanks for the info.

Me and my sister booked our fights and hotel on friday and she was like you can't change your mind now. is there any thing close around that maybe we can do the night before the surgery

That is more a question for the locals, but I'm sure there is a mall and movie theater not too far!

Hey thanks for the info.

Me and my sister booked our fights and hotel on friday and she was like you can't change your mind now. is there any thing close around that maybe we can do the night before the surgery

I don't know how close you are talking about. Walking distance probably the best thing is shopping. But if you can drive for about 20 minutes the Denver Art Museum is really great. That's what we did the day before.

Hi Everyone, Well I fly out of Green Bay tomorrow, I hope this snow stops! I have lost 7lbs. on the pre-op diet I meet with Dr. K tomorrow and have surgery on Wed., and fly home Thur. :omg: I wanted to know what protien powder everyone likes the most? I was thinking of ordering some Unjury. Also do all of Dr. Ks patients drink 3 protien drinks between meals???? Thanks, Sunnysea

I really don't know yet. I am in the meeting with the nutritionist phase. Let me know what you like, perhaps when I start on liquids then I will try the same proteins. Smiles and have an easy surgery,

Hi Everyone,

I have been reading your comments and following your journey with Dr. K.

I am just starting to research Drs. I have been considering having the surgery for about a year and I think I am ready. I just heard about Dr. K. and am wondering why you all chose him. I am also looking at Dr. Ortiz.

How long does it usually take from your first phone call to your actual surgery date? I am very anxious to get it done.

Cheryl

Hi Everyone,

I have been reading your comments and following your journey with Dr. K.

I am just starting to research Drs. I have been considering having the surgery for about a year and I think I am ready. I just heard about Dr. K. and am wondering why you all chose him. I am also looking at Dr. Ortiz.

How long does it usually take from your first phone call to your actual surgery date? I am very anxious to get it done.

Cheryl

Hi Cheryl:

I can take you to where I am at right now. I started researching the surgery last fall. I anticipated having it done in my hometown, had all the pre-surgical tests that the surgeon required, lab work, xray of stomach, stress test, sleep study. My insurance denied. While I worked the appeals process I started working on plan B. I checked out Dr. Ortiz as he was highly recommended here and price was right. I phoned and spoke to Lori. Lori sent an email with a tight bit of information. She was very friendly and put me at ease. I actually did consider going to him because of his reputation ( over 4000 Lap Bands done ). Had his Cancun office been open, I would probably have gone there but due to hurricanes it is presently not being utilized, his clinic in Tiajuana is. I'm sure the clinic is wonderful and have heard great things from people here. For ME, I was just not comfortable with crossing the border into Mexico via another driver and then going to this clinic. Tiajuana is not a safe town and my sister (a flight attendent) flies into San Diego alot. They advise the airline employees to "do not go to Tiajuana" period. My husband also was concerned that should I have problems, he is a Mexican doctor and I am an American. This didn't bother me as much as it did my husband. He was fearful that I had no recourse in the event something went wrong.

Dr. Kirshenbaum is spoken so highly of on here and as you can read, many folks who are banded seem to love him and his office staff. I called his office, I spoke to Marilyn and she guided me through initial info. Brief phone intake of information, she offered the name of a financial company that they are not affiliated with but many patience have been happy with the results. I have a phone consulation with him and from there we decide surgical dates and so forth. She advised me I would probably need to get my BMI down. I am BMI 61 right now. (not good) I have started drinking protein drinks and eating a high protein dinner.

His office is actually in Aurora, Colorado. The surgical center is about 20 minutes away in Parker, Colorado. The surgical center doesn't have a website but it seems like what it is...a surgical center. I found it referenced when I Googled it.

So that is where I am at. Hope that helps.