Hi,

I am new here and considering lapband surgery. I love having found this board it has been so informative. I have just begun to research my options. My question is how did you pick your dr? I have signed up for 3 info sessions with different offices here in Denver. I hadn't heard of Dr. Kirschenbaum until reading these boards and that is one I hadn't considered. However, he doesn't do info sessions I take it. Also, he doesn't have the Center of Excellence rating on his website. How important is this? If I have to self pay he seems the cheapest, but then again when it comes to surgery I don't necessarily only want to be ruled by price. I went to Dr. Johnell's info session on Tues. in Lafayette however the surgery would be in Greeley. I am going to Dr. Snyder's on Saturday at the Cherry Creek hotel, and to Dr. Brown's on Monday. Any info on any of these dr.'s? Thanks.

hello long2be and all other posters!

i was happy to see mention of Dr. David Melniczek with Red Rocks Bariatrics/Associated Surgeons. I went thru his offices after going to an information session and have been thrilled with my experience. I was self pay, and he was the most affordable and reasonable doc in town. As well, he simply is a good person and a caring doctor...our sessions often go for at least an hour while we visit, talk about our dogs, etc...he is goofy and laid-back and his office ladies are quite friendly. I hope anybody who is in the Colorado area will consider him.

Yep, I have to agree with you. Dr Mel is a really nice guy. The first time I saw him, I was in the exam room with him for 1 1/2 hour. He is very personable, and seems to really care. I would highly recommend him.

I am very happy that I chose Dr. Snyder. I came home from surgery feeling no pain. You can email him and he answers. I feel very comfortable with him.

He has many support groups and seminars. Next week I go to a soft food seminar and then a solid food seminar. Check out the classes on denverbariatrics.com

We are all lucky to have had positive experiences. We can count ourselves the fortunate ones.

Hey, did any of ya'll go to Dr Sidney Glassman for your Psych Eval? I was wondering how he was with you, I may be needing a second opinion so I'm looking for a psychologist, but I know he is recommended by both Snyder and Tillquist.