I am very new to all this. I am having my 1st Dr appt with my GP to discuss the possibility of getting a Lap-Band. I am just wondering if anyone has had it done in my area and if anyone has any input that can help me along in this process.

Thanks- Nichole

Nicole,

I live in Greeley and has lap band surgery 3 1/2 weeks ago. I'm sure there are many good bariatric surgeons in Denver, but Dr. Johnell in Greeley and his staff are wonderful. I encourage you to go forward with it. Between the pre-weight they make you lose and post-surgery, I have lost 40 pounds.

I am very new to all this. I am having my 1st Dr appt with my GP to discuss the possibility of getting a Lap-Band. I am just wondering if anyone has had it done in my area and if anyone has any input that can help me along in this process.

Thanks- Nichole

Hi Nichole.. There is a great Dr in the Denver area. His name is Dr Kirshenbaum.. My surgery is scheduled for October 16th. There is a thread started full of Dr. Kirshenbaum's patients and there are 3 or 4 gals that live in the Denver area that have had their bands done by Dr K..

He charges $9950 and that includes everything plus 3 months follow up care and fills.. After that fills are $15.. Dr K and his staff are 1st class in my book... There is a link to his web site at the bottom of my signature for you to check it out...

Come on over to Dr K's thread and join all of us there... You can find it by going to the home page and under "Doctors and Hospitals" open that up and look for the thread that says "Considering Dr. Kirshenbaum" there are over 100 pages you can look through or start on the last page and join in the chat...

Good Luck to you..

You are soooo lucky to live so close to one of the most affordable US doctors!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I know many have hopped a plane to get their bands from Dr. K

Another Denver Dr K patient here!!!

You are soooo lucky to live so close to one of the most affordable US doctors!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I know many have hopped a plane to get their bands from Dr. K

Thanks Tracy.... After all of the wonderful things that has been said about Dr. K, I feel like I'm pretty lucky too...

I'm a Dr. K gal too! Very happy with my Band experience!! Best wishes on your jouney Dugzwife.

Hey Nichole, Have you had your appt yet with your GP? Keep us posted and Good Luck on your new journey...