Just wondering if there are any Canadian bandsters who have had their surgery done with Dr. Kirshenbaum in Colorado? Are there any Canadian bandsters who have had lap-band surgery anywhere in the US and if so what are the pros/cons. How did it work out for you?

vanthemanfan - I was banded on Sept 18th by Dr. Kirshenbaum in Denver. My experience with him was top notch all the way. My husband and I flew down, had the surgery and flew home 2 days later. I will be having my fills through a local surgeon here in Vancouver. If you read the thread "Considering Dr. Kirshenbaum", you will find many happy banders.

Feel free to contact me if you have any other questions.

Best of luck to you.

We are from Vancouver Island and hubby is being banded on Dec. 19th by Dr. Kirshenbaum. The surgery is finally available here BUT there is already a 1000 patient waiting list.

We're probably going to have to go to Vancouver for fills, at least at first, but there will be someone in Nanaimo sometime after the first of the year (Feb. or March??)