hello neighbors...
i just found this thread. i am from colorado springs and had my surgery in mx with dr ortiz. i am actually flying to mx tomorrow to get my 2nd fill. i had my first fill with dr allen in denver and he was wonderful. this will probably be my last trip back to mx and from this point on i will continue to see dr allen. he does all fills under fluoro and he is a super nice man.
Kim
__________________ Kim Dr Ortiz Banded Nov 2, 2006 Start wt 278 bmi 42.3 1st Goal 225 final Goal 175 current wt 07-03-2008 201 lbs
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Hi Kym,
Did you do well with your first fill? By that I mean was it hard to get used to the more restricted feeling? Are you on liquids for that day or the next? My first one is next Tuesday so I'm not sure what to expect.
Have a great trip to MX.
__________________ Banded December 11, 2006 woo hoo!!! Dr. Michael Snyder, Denver www.denverbariatrics.com
Hi Everyone,
I live in New Mexico too but was banded by Dr. Johnell in Greeley CO. I do all my fills with him. The 8 to 9 hour drive is worth it to me.
Hi everyone: My name is Jenea and I am doing research and considering the surgery. I was wondering if anyone has heard of Dr. Johnell from Greeley/Lafayette. I was referred to him by a friend who has not been banded, but knows someone who has been to him. Any information would be great. I live near Longmont and want to go to someone close to where I live. Also, I am very scared of any surgery in general, plus life after the band. Any advice or thoughts will be appreciated.:help:
Can't speak for Dr. Johnell....I used Dr. Kirshenbaum in Aurora, and he was great! good luck on your journey though.....the surgery wasn't bad at all!!
__________________ Kirsten
Banded on 12/15/06:clap2:
Dr. Kirshenbaum, www.LapbandRockies.com
1st fill - 1/14/06 1.65 in 4CC BAND
2nd fill - 2/19/06 +1.6 total 3.25
3rd fill - 5/2/07 +.25 total 3.50 Dr. Brinkley
4th fill - 10/13/07 +.75 total 3.75 Dr. K (only 3.0 in band when saline was taken out and measured)
Hey Jenea!!!
I have heard of Dr Johnell. In fact, I called his office when I was researching surgery but at that time he was mostly doing bands on people with insurance. I went with Dr K in Aurora and it has been great! (I was self pay)
Also... I grew up in Longmont but now live closer to Denver.
Let me know if I can do anything to help!
Peace.
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Banded 5/2/06 :rockon:
Port replacement 11/2/06
Dr Kirshenbaum
H289/S280/C205/G170 -75 pounds!
Anyone going to Dr Snyder's seminar tonight? I would love a buddy!
Lisa
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I decided on WLS in March and have been FIGHTING for it ever since! Full Blood Work&Neck, Throat, Chest & Stomach Cat Scan - Complete! Psych Evaluation - Complete! Mandatory Seminar - Complete! IV Sedated UpperGI - Complete!Pulmonary Testing - Complete! Surgeon Consultation-9/10/08- Paperwork Sent in to Insurance-? Approval-? Surgery-?