Great2BThin

Hi there, I am new here and am hoping to be banded soon. I just attended 3 different seminars: Dr. Johnell's, Dr. Snyder's, and Dr. Browns/Metz's. I have chosen Dr. Snyder and have my consultation appt on May 14th. Also have my psych. and pulmonary screening appts next week on the 6th and 8th. I will be self pay so I hope surgery won't be too long after that. Looking forward to meeting other Coloradans here.

Thanks for the response Kathy. The seminar was awesome. It pretty much sealed my decision to go with him and your response rather comfirms that. Dr. Snyder had his assistant there with him today, was that your son? How long ago since your surgery? My ex next door neighbors both had bypass with him as well and I just emailed them in Atlanta and they had nothing but good to say as well.

Great Thread Steph, I am currently researching Dr.'s and this thread will be very helpful. There's gotta be more Coloradoans, come on, let's hear about your surgeon!

Well I just got home from Dr. Snyders Info seminar and I think I found my surgeon. I left feeling so informed, the dr. seems very professional yet personable as well. Am probably having to do self pay and that's a little scary, however, after surgery I am going to find myself a job and pay it off. I am currently more or less retired and can easily find some type of part time job for a while. He's a little more pricey but also does lots of preop testing to be sure you are healthy are ready for surgery which appealed to me. However, i am still going to go to one more seminar tomorrow (dr. Brown) and keep the Dr. K appt on May 9th. I just got the impression from talking to Dr. K's office it was a little more assembly line-ish, but I could have a very wrong first impression so will check it out still.

Thanks for the replies. Kayleighsmommy - that is a dr. I've not heard of yet here in Denver, one more for me to research now. Nurse - I called and talked to Natalie today. I have a consult with Dr. K on May 9th. She said there was no charge (normally $75) because I called asking for a information seminar. She seemed nice and answered all my questions thus far. Didn't you need to go in before any preop testing? I know the seminar I went to on Tues. made you have several pro op tests, but it was also more expensive. Oh I am confused!! :crying: