Thinking about using Dr. Kirshenbaum

lotzasunshine · 05-28-2008, 04:52 PM

I am 23 and weigh over 300lbs, and my parents have recently offered to pay for a Lap Band procedure(which is wonderful cuz hubby and I are poor college students paying off medical bills from his 2 knee surgeries last year). They want to have it done quickly and I am looking at where to get the best price cuz there is no way my insurance would cover WLS. I am looking to know people's experiences with Dr.K and have read several pages of the posts below mine, and am feeling very encouraged. Please tell me about your experiences with Dr.K. I need all the info I can get!!!

next12bbanded · 05-28-2008, 07:39 PM

I think his crew is great! I flew from WI to Colorado to have this and I was self pay also. I was very scared that I was going to get out there and he would be in some back alley clinic or something. Anyway, That was my biggest worry, but when I got there, his office is in a huge clinic and the same with the surgery center. Everything went excellant with mine and I have lost 52 pounds so far. The only problem I had, was my oxygen level was low after surgery, so I had to rent an oxygen tank over night. Other then that, I am over a month out, still never feel hungry, I am eating 2 meals a day, 2 protien shakes a day, and I feel awesome!!

gjnurse · 05-28-2008, 08:15 PM

Hi,
My Name is Denise, I have used Dr. K for my lap band surgery and he is aweswome. I had mine done feb. 08 and have lost over 50 lbs. I have also sent a friend to him she had her surgery monday. I think you can not go wrong with him. By the way I am a registered nurse and live in Grand Junction so for me to go all the way to Denver for this surgery says alot. Go for it and good luck honey you will not regret it!

gjnurse · 05-28-2008, 08:26 PM

I am not sure you rwceived my reply to you for Dr K. He is the greatest! I am a registered nurse,had the surgery feb 08 ,lost over 50 pounds, live in Grand Junction CO, and I am healthy successful and thin. You go for it and trust Dr. K he will do you good. I just sent a friend to him, monday she had sergery.
Good luck to you sweetie. You will feel like a new person, but be sure you follow all of his instructions!

brandymom1234 · 05-29-2008, 01:29 PM

Hi There!

I used Dr. K and this has hands down, been the best decision that I have ever made!!

I was banded 12/12 and am down 63 pounds. I only have 35 more to goal...

I have 0 complaints about him or his staff...I would HIGHLY recommend them. 100%

bahotmomma · 05-29-2008, 01:38 PM

Hi, I was banded by Dr. K on 1/2/08 it has been the best thing that I have ever done. I was a self pay as well. I actually did very little research about the band, had 1 consult (with Dr. K) and scheduled my surgery the day of my consult. I found lbt.com after I had my band placed. I love him, his staff and my band. Plus I have made some awesome friends here on lbt.com that have also had surgery by him. I have lost over 50 lbs. so far and only have about 30 more to go. Best of luck to you on this life changing journey. Go for it you deserve to be happy, healthy and beautiful.

Mal · 05-29-2008, 01:50 PM

lotza~I am just a year out with my band and I am very happy with my decision.
Your parents are giving you a wonderful gift. If you decide to go with Dr, K, I think you will be very happy.
The only regret that I have is that I didn't have it done when I was your age (or that they weren't availble WAAAAY back then).
Dr. K has an amazing staff too!

keep us posted on your decision and your journey!

hope your hubby is doing better too!

lotzasunshine · 05-29-2008, 06:47 PM

Thank you all so much for your replies!! I have decided to do it! I am going to e-mail the office and hopefully talk to someone on Tuesday. I am getting very excited! I'll keep everyone posted!

minidriver · 05-30-2008, 06:15 PM

I just had my consult with Dr. K. today and it was great. After speaking with him, I'm even more excited about the surgery than I was before. You'll be so happy with your decision! Good luck and let us know your surgery date!

lotzasunshine · 05-30-2008, 06:44 PM

I am getting banded on July 16th!!!!
I am VERY EXCITED!!!!
YAY!!!!

Thank you all for your input!!!

gjnurse · 05-30-2008, 07:56 PM

good luck to you and let us know how things went. Please follow his instructions and you will do fine. say hello to him from denise, the nurse from grand Junction if you can.
once again good luck you will be the same person only thinner!

Duane · 06-01-2008, 02:56 PM

What do you folks do about follow-ups and required fills when going out of state to get banded?

minidriver · 06-01-2008, 02:59 PM

Well, I talked to Dr. K about this very issue . . . we have a Fill Center USA in our city and Dr. K is going to check on its reputation. I am hoping that it will turn out to be a good place. Otherwise I will just travel to Denver (I'm in SLC so not all that far).

deboregon · 06-01-2008, 03:16 PM

Have you traveled back to CO for follow-up or do you have a dr. locally who is following your progress (not the fills)?

lotzasunshine · 06-01-2008, 04:34 PM

I actually haven't even had my phone consult yet. I am going to ask lots of questions about that though.

Thinking about using Dr. Kirshenbaum

Thinking about using Dr. Kirshenbaum

Thank you!

I got my date today!