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Dr. Kirshenbaum from Aurora Colorado was my surgeon on

January 29th, 2008!

He's the best! If you're considering Dr. Kirshenbaum visit this thread and "Considering Dr. Kirshenbaum" -

My name is Dee~:thumbup:

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Week 6 of BBQ Weight Loss Challenge~

Bandito Goal --1st week-2nd week-3rd Week-4th week-5th week-6th week

Dee = 20lbs +4.6lbs-7.0lbs-1.0lb+0.0+4.2lbs-6.6lbs:tt1:

Bookholder = 15lbs+0.0+0.0-1.0:wub:(14.0)

Brandy = 25lbs-4.5-5.7lbs+2.0-1.0-1.0biggrin.gif

Woofay = 15lbs+4.0lbs-4.0lbs+1.0:wub:(15.0)

Mal = 15lbs +0.0-2.8lbs-2.0lbs-1.4lbs+1.0lbs+0.0:tt1:

LA = 23lbs+1.0lb-1.0lb-3.0-1.0-2.0+1.0:tt1:

Marcy = 15lbs+0.0-5.0lbs+1.5lbs-0.5-1.0biggrin.gif

Lapdancer = 20lbs +4.0lbs-5.4lbs-1.7lbs+0.0-3.0-3.0:tt1:

Shelbi = 20lbs -2.6+2.0-2.5lbs-3.0lbs-1.0lbs-2.0lbs:tt1:

Amieru = 20lbs-2lbs-5.0lbs+2.0-5.0-1.0+0.0:tt1:

Sidann = 20lbs-4.5lbs+1.5lbs-3.0lbs-3.0lbsbiggrin.gif

Lifesaver = 20lbs-1.0lb-1.5lbs-2.0+1.0-4.0biggrin.gif

John T = 15lbs-2.0lbs+0.0lbs+0.0-3.0-2.0:biggrin:

bahotmamma = 20 lbs -1.5lbs-1.0lbs-2.0-4.0-2.0:tt1:

Munchkin=---------------------------0.0+0.0-3.0:tt1:

Week One Losses 18.1lbs (6.8%)

Week Two Losses 24.8lbs (10.2%)

Week Three Losses 18.2lbs :thumbup:

Week Four Losses :thumbup:

Week Five Lossses 21.0lbsbiggrin.gif

Week Six Losses :mellow:

Edited by Tied2BFit
updates to our weight loss challenge

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A new meeting place! Hopefully this one won't have as many problems. I hope everyone has had a great 4th of July!!!

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Welcome Bratty Nicole!

I'm so glad you found me! You found US!

it was so good to see you on the other thread! I tried to reply to your post, but I kept having trouble! I wonder if it was because it was too big!

Thanks for joining me here, I hope the rest of the folk venture over!

Have a Happy 4th Weekend!

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Hi Dee, I am traveling from Florida to have Dr. Kirshenbaum perform my lapband surgery on July 31st. Glad to hear that you liked him. I haven't met him yet, but have a phone appoinment for consult on this coming Wednesday. What else can you tell me about him and his office and about Parker Hospital. Any info would be greatly appreciated. I am very excited about surgery, but don't know too much about Dr. Kirshenbaum. Look forward to hearing from you.

Sandy

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Hi,

I'm traveling from Iowa to Colorado for surgery in Oct. I am so excited, but nervous too. I'd love to hear more about Dr. K as well.

I am so grateful for this site. I kept joking to my husband that I was going to get a lapband because I'd had it with this post-baby weight that I can't seem to shed - after 2 years.

We knew it wasn't possible because of the cost.

Then I discovered the $9950 cost via Dr. K. - and his consults over the phone to keep travel to a minimum.

Where's the catch? This seems too good to be true!!

More details please! I am so excited - just so, so nervous!!

Thanks everyone for the info and inspiration!!

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Hi Dee, I am traveling from Florida to have Dr. Kirshenbaum perform my lapband surgery on July 31st. Glad to hear that you liked him. I haven't met him yet, but have a phone appoinment for consult on this coming Wednesday. What else can you tell me about him and his office and about Parker Hospital. Any info would be greatly appreciated. I am very excited about surgery, but don't know too much about Dr. Kirshenbaum. Look forward to hearing from you.

Sandy

Hi Sandy!

You're going to love Dr. K! That's what we all call him. His office is very busy, but his staff is wonderful! Dr. K truly cares about each of his patients. His office is in Aurora in the medical professional building attached to The Medical Center of Aurora. I work at the Parker Adventist Hospital that is attached the Surgicenter he uses. They are really nice there too! Let me know if you have any further questions. The Surgicenter is brand new and in a beautiful new building.

Congrats on taking the first steps toward your new life!

dee~

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Thought I'd introduce myself on this thread. I am getting banded on the 16th, and am very excited to meet Dr.Kirshenbaum!! All I have heard are good things about him!! Well hello everyone, and good luck in your upcoming bandings and I promise I'll keep you guys updated!!:thumbup:

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Hi,

I'm traveling from Iowa to Colorado for surgery in Oct. I am so excited, but nervous too. I'd love to hear more about Dr. K as well.

I am so grateful for this site. I kept joking to my husband that I was going to get a lapband because I'd had it with this post-baby weight that I can't seem to shed - after 2 years.

We knew it wasn't possible because of the cost.

Then I discovered the $9950 cost via Dr. K. - and his consults over the phone to keep travel to a minimum.

Where's the catch? This seems too good to be true!!

More details please! I am so excited - just so, so nervous!!

Thanks everyone for the info and inspiration!!

Yes! I agree! It seems too good to be true, BUT it is true! Dr. K and his staff work hard and go out of their way to make our surgeries possible. I believe that he really cares about people who suffer with obesity. No catch! Honest! Believe me, I am proof! My BMI was over 60 when I got banded -- I am healthier and happier! I have had great things happen since being banded. Previously, I was pre-diabetic and I do not have any problems with my sugars anymore! I am so pleased!

Come back and ask anything! All of Dr. K's banders are the best! He only bands the BEST!

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Thought I'd introduce myself on this thread. I am getting banded on the 16th, and am very excited to meet Dr.Kirshenbaum!! All I have heard are good things about him!! Well hello everyone, and good luck in your upcoming bandings and I promise I'll keep you guys updated!!:thumbup:

Welcome Lotza!

Congrats on your upcoming banding! Do you live in the Denver area? We meet once at month at Red Robins for a little very personal support group. It's just some of Dr. K's local bandsters who have met via this site.

If you're ever in the area and we're meeting! Come on over!

dee~

p.s. I started this thread only because of the problems I was having getting on the other one. Post at either one! I'm hoping this thread helps others who are thinking about Dr. K as their surgeon!

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Tied~

Unfortunately I live in Utah, so I probably won't make any of your support groups :thumbup: But maybe there is one around the time I'll get my first fill. We'll see how it all goes. Thanks for the welcome!!

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Hi there, I felt the same way as you when I found Dr. K. I was all set to go to Mexico because here in Florida the cost is $15,800 and that was pretty steep for me so I had to look for an alternative. Dr. K's office staff has been so very nice and I have had my consult with the nutritionist already. She is also very nice so I am very nervous and excited at the same time. Let's keep in touch and share stories.

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I live in Florida and traveled to Colorado to have Dr. Kirshenbaum perform my banding. I did so because he has done thousands of laprascopic procedures, not just banding, and had a great price.

Living in the tropical climate of Florida I also found going to the mountains for followups an appealing idea.

Check my progress photos out on my signature line.

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Thanks for the encouraging info Dee. I appreciate your opinion since you work there you must know the place pretty well.

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You have done marvelous on your journey. Congratulations!!! I don't mind traveling from Florida to Colorado because the price was right and I have Family in Colorado and now to hear that Dr. K is so good is icing on the cake.

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