Colorado anyone??

[kym828 0]

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

[DrewsLou 3]

Hey kym... if you don't mind me asking... how much is Dr Allen charging for fills now? last I heard I think it was around $300... is that right?

Thanks!

[OfferRocker 0]

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.

[josettechavez 0]

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.

[Jenea 0]

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:

[VABandster 0]

Jenea,

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!!

[DrewsLou 3]

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.

[josettechavez 0]

Hi Jenea!

Dr. Johnell and his staff are wonderful! I highly recommend them!

[bgrand 0]

to carol 134 was banded by dr. brown, I am unhappy with the communication and the results

[Guest BikiniBeachy]

Anyone going to Dr Snyder's seminar tonight? I would love a buddy!

Lisa

[Loufay 2]

New to Bariatric Pal...
I'm in Montrose CO. I had my lap band surgery Jan 2009. I am now struggling to lose my last 25 pounds. SO tired of fighting the fat fight. But I refuse to give up now!