Dr. Michael Johnell - Dr. Johnell - amazing!!

[coloradogirl 0]

I had my LB surgery 4/22/08 and Dr. Johnell was my surgeon. I was an outpatient case and went home the same day. I love this practice and this doctor is wonderful. He is thoughtful, caring and his staff is incredible. I love my band (still struggle some days) but this was the best decision I ever made. His team taught me so much and took extra extra care to make sure I was healthy pre-surgery, tested, prepared and ready. I have had fills/unfills/fills and then unfills and everytime they are so nice. I have gained/lost/gained etc.. and never once did I feel they were judging me. I am now down almost 72 lbs from my initial start weight and I attribute my success to his group. They are the best. Pls email me if you would like to discuss more if you are making a decision about a doctor or lband. I have nothing but rave reviews for this doctor.

[Largerthanlife 0]

Hi coloradogirl,

I will be using Dr. Johnell, as well. I am really encouraged by what you have written here.

I have just made my appointment for my first appointment. I'm not even sure what to expect from here.

Happy to see that Dr. Johnell is highly recommended!

[Nette Fosters 41]

Dr Johnell was my surgeon back in 2003 and truly, it was the best thing I ever did for myself.

His staff was fantastic and helpful from day one through my last appt there in 2009 before I moved out of state. He's not so much a gushy, warm-fuzzy kind of person. (For anyone who absolutely needs that, try Dr Snyder in Denver- I experienced him as super warm and friendly during a project I did with him post-op.) But if you want a surgeon who is attentive, careful and serious, I feel good recommending Dr. Johnell. He was always professional and so was his staff. They were amazing at getting insurance approval very quickly! Good luck on your own journey!

[Nette Fosters 41]

Dr Johnell was my surgeon back in 2003 and truly, it was the best thing I ever did for myself.

His staff was fantastic and helpful from day one through my last appt there in 2009 before I moved out of state. He's not so much a gushy, warm-fuzzy kind of person. (For anyone who absolutely needs that, try Dr Snyder in Denver- I experienced him as super warm and friendly during a project I did with him post-op.) But if you want a surgeon who is attentive, careful and serious, I feel good recommending Dr. Johnell. He was always professional and so was his staff. They were amazing at getting insurance approval very quickly! Good luck on your own journey!

[Nette Fosters 41]

Eek! (Sorry for the re-post! I'm new here, not sure how that happened. Will try not to do that again.)