Hi. I am just beginning this journey and if this is the path I take I want to be sure I choose the best physician. I am looking for recommendations for physicians in Colorado.

Dr. Michael Snyder and Dr. Johnell have been mentioned to me so far.

Thanks so much.

Dr. Gerald Kirshenbaum, wwwlapbandrockies.com

see separate thread all about him

Hi. I am just beginning this journey and if this is the path I take I want to be sure I choose the best physician. I am looking for recommendations for physicians in Colorado.

Dr. Michael Snyder and Dr. Johnell have been mentioned to me so far.

Thanks so much.

I just had my surgery with Dr. Jerry Kirshenbaum (lapbandrockies.com) on 3/3. I have NEVER been so impressed with a doctor, office staff or his hospital team. I flew all the way from NC because of his good name and reasonable prices for we self payers. Check him out, you won't be disappointed. There's a large thread with all of his happy clients in this forum, too. Good luck!

With my insurance I have to the spring to colorado springs surgical associates. I am seeing dr Nagy and I have a friend who has seen dr. fredorak, also they are a center of excellent. I hope this helps, they are also hooking me up with a support group, which I want to get involved with before and after surgery. Hope this helps. :scared2:

I was banded by Dr Scott Fisher in the Colorado Springs Center of Excellence and have had a wonderful experience. I would recommend him to anyone.

teresa, thanks for the info.

Did you have to see the psychologist and dietian? I am waiting Jodie to call me so I can make those appointments. naomi:rolleyes:

Yes I did. Jody and I played lots of phone tag....

Because I have Tricare and have access to some military facilities, I was able to use the nutrition clinic on post and I got a referral for the psychologist and I didn't have to use their group and pay that extra $$$. The disadvantage with the nutrition clinic was that it was all geared for bypass because they don't do lap bands on post. I've gotten lots of useful info here though that helped me with dietary requirements.

Everyone at the office has just been great to deal with. The hospital staff was great too when I had the surgery.

Hope she calls you back quickly and you get your consults done. All in all for me, I started my journey in July and had my surgery in Dec....seems like it took forever but mostly it was due to having to wait for referrals and appointments.

Hi. I am just beginning this journey and if this is the path I take I want to be sure I choose the best physician. I am looking for recommendations for physicians in Colorado.

Dr. Michael Snyder and Dr. Johnell have been mentioned to me so far.

Thanks so much.

If you have insurance, you pretty much have to go with whomever they will pay for, however, if you are self-pay, you can't beat Dr. Kirshenbaum. He doesn't take insurances. He is self-pay only. AND he's the best surgeon in the state! I have lost over 140lbs since my surgery almost 14 months ago. His charge is very reasonable and he's very experienced. I highly recommend him and his staff!

I can't say enough good things about Dr. Snyder. He is awesome, his staff is wonderful, all very caring. Also, the aftercare is so great. He has numerous support groups around the state, educational classes on everything from menu planning, behaviour, exercise, etc. The education you get before hand and then after is very informative. He has a seminar tonight (Thurs the 19th) where you can meet him and get lots of info whether you choose him or not. See www.denverbariatrics.com for info on the seminar.

If you are in Western Colorado, Dr. Steven Sawyer in Montrose is wonderful!

If you are in the Denver area, Dr. Kirshenbaum hands down!

Do you have phone numbers

who is your insurance with?

https://secure.obesityhelp.com/morbidobesity/bariatric+surgeon+profile+Roger+Nagy+rlr.html

Roger Carl Nagy - Surgery, General Surgery - Colorado Springs - CO - 615-533-2644

Physician Addresses

2222 N Nevada Ave Ste 5017

Colorado Springs , CO - 80907

Phone - 615-533-2644

Fax - 615-343-1355

I just finished writing a physician review on Dr. Kirshenbaum off my profile. It goes into detail about my entire journey up to and through present with Dr. K.

I cannot say enough about this doctor.

If you are in Western Colorado, Dr. Steven Sawyer in Montrose is wonderful!

If you are in the Denver area, Dr. Kirshenbaum hands down!

Did you use Dr. Sawyer? I'm in Grand Junction and I'm considering him. What did you think of him and his staff?

If you have insurance, you pretty much have to go with whomever they will pay for, however, if you are self-pay, you can't beat Dr. Kirshenbaum. He doesn't take insurances. He is self-pay only. AND he's the best surgeon in the state! I have lost over 140lbs since my surgery almost 14 months ago. His charge is very reasonable and he's very experienced. I highly recommend him and his staff!

Hi!! I noticed your posts about Dr. Kirshenbaum. I looking into using him for my banding. He seems to be fairly inexpensive and close to me. I'm on the western slope. I was just wondering if you could give me some pros and cons on the whole experience. I've noticed you are an awesome blogger. LOL! Any info. would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks,

Shannon:smile:

Hi!! I noticed your posts about Dr. Kirshenbaum. I looking into using him for my banding. He seems to be fairly inexpensive and close to me. I'm on the western slope. I was just wondering if you could give me some pros and cons on the whole experience. I've noticed you are an awesome blogger. LOL! Any info. would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks,

Shannon:smile:

I'm in Durango and just had surgery w/ Dr. K last Wednesday. Pros... great surgeon, efficient, personable, organized... Cons... Denver is a long way from Durango but everywhere is a long way from Durango. :crying: We spent four nights in a hotel, but what a nice hotel it was for recuperation and allowing my dh to work from the room (and me to sleep). I'm back at work today but am thinking it will be a short day.