My family has been thrilled with Dr. Michael Snyder in Denver. He did a band for my mother-in-law, a gastric sleeve for my FIL, is about to do a band for me and one for my husband. His statistics/results are fantastic, and he's very kind and supportive. I'm similar to you - 36 years old, 200 lbs at 5'6", and really sick of watching my life slowly close in because of my weight. I'm paying out-of-pocket for the surgery, $9,600 flat fee. Hope this helps.