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Has anyone had their surgery at the Rose Medical Center with Dr. Michael Snyder?  If so, what was your experience?

Hi, I had mine there with Dr. Snyder.  He is wonderful, skilled, kind, good bedside manners, very, very funny and just an all around great Dr.   I see you are from the Western Slope also, it is a little far away, but well worth it.   I had the lap band surgery done and couldn't be happier.   Rose was a great hospital also.  Most of the nurses were very caring and very good at what they do. Let me know if you have any more questions. Chrissy

Thanks so much for your reply-- had lots of people recommend Dr Snyder, so I think I will be going with him.  I have already had my first appointment and was impressed with him.   I was wondering how your lap band surgery is working for you?  Are you glad you did lap band and not RNY?  I would love to know more of how your first few weeks went as far as your mental adjustment?  Truely that's the only thing I worry about-- I have heard that some people regret having the surgery.  Anything you can share with me would be appreciated. Zetamarie

I love my lap band, and am so happy and glad I did this for myself and my family.  I think both surgeries are great, and really you and your dr. are the only ones who can make that choice for you.  But, I really haven't had a hard time adjusting to life after surgery.  The first month was probably the hardest, since you are eating liquid, mushy, and then back to regular foods.  There were maybe a day or 2 when I was still in alittle pain when I thought, What have I done to myself, but not now.  I have lost about 43 lbs ,and a few were pre-op.  I eat almost anything I want( mostly healthy protein types of food), no more chips, breads, rice and some pasta's.  But I can eat a little piece of cake and ice cream if I want to on a special occasion, I just don't do it very often.   Let me know if you have any question, I would be happy to answer any of them. Chrissy

I know a lot of people love Dr Snyder.  I went for a consult with both him and Dr Chae.  I went with Dr Chae.  I just felt better with Dr Chae.  I felt he spent more time with me and not in a hurry.

My lap band was done by Dr Gerogescue  at North Suburan  and they are wonderful people and hospital.  Husband wasn't for this but after meeting the doctor he was for it,  he came out of the appt feeling like the doctor really cared and knew what he was doing.  They also have a plastic surgeon in the office and he is wonderful also

Here is Dr. Snyder's OH page (with patient reviews) if you haven't stumbled upon it yet: http://obesityhelp.com/morbidobesity/bariatric+surgeon+testi monials+Michael+A+Snyder+fdj.html Hope this helps, ~Michelle OH Member Services

my friend morgan had dr. snyder and loves him.  she thought highly of the hospital also. i will have her email you.

Dr. Snyder is AWESOME!!!  He is the 3rd dr I talked to, and I loved him right away.  On occasion he's running behind, but he won't rush through you.  He will sit with you and answer your questions as long as you want (which is why he sometimes runs behind!)  His staff is great, and his PA Pete is also amazing (and looks like Luke Wilson - just an added perk for when you go for your follow up appts!)  Rose is a great hospital, and I had no complaints (and I'm picky!) He also has really low morbidity rates - 1 person in over 1,000 surgeries performed.  He knows exactly what he's doing.  I had a great experience.  I don't think you'll be sorry! Good luck

Dr Snyder would not see me as I was a revision and at the time he didnt do revisions in 02. I had Dr Tillquist and I recommend him to the fullest. Carla Klein