Anyone Decide Between Dr. Johnell or Dr. Snyder?

Hello!  I've been researching Lap-Band for a while now and can't decide between Dr. Johnell or Dr. Snyder to move ahead with.  Has anyone here interviewed both doctors?  Who did you like best?  Who did you pick and why?

I actually picked Dr. Shieh and Georgescu.  Dr. Shieh did an emergency appondecoty on me a year ago, and he was great, I kep his card because he does WLS.  Part of what I liked about Dr Shieh is not only did he do an intern for WLS both Lapband and RNY, he did one in cosmetic surgery, he and his staff believe you will be his patient for life and he is great.  The program is just as good if not better than Dr. Snyder.   I do know many that have used Dr Snyder and have been pleased but again, for the total beyond WLS and possible surgeries I recommend Dr. Shieh he is great, caring comforting and I could go on for ever how much I trust him and his staff.

You have to make that decision for yourself. I would interview both Drs and decide for yourself. Dr Snyder is the Guru of the LapBand I have heard Hands Down!!!! I know a lot of people that have had him do their surgery and was very pleased. Dr Kirshenbaum does them also. He is very good also. he is at Aurora South. Just do the research, ask questions call the medical board check their stats ect. Then choose. CArla     Dr Tillquist also does the Lap Band too.

I talked to both doctors offices... I went with Johnnell and am so glad I did -- his staff is AMAZING. My consult was Aug. 1st and my surgery was 9/27 (due in part to my insurance being so good). The program is VERY thorough as is he. Also, he has never lost a patient. This was a big deciding factor for me.  I'm down 10 pounds since surgery and 30 overall from my pre-op diet. I can not say enough good things about my experience with this doctor's office.

Thank you very much for your input.  I appreciate that you took time to write.  I go to his seminar tonight and have a consult next week.  Wish me luck!

Good luck! It's important to talk to both docs  I think and get approximate out of pocket costs from them. If you have any questions about anything w/Johnell feel free to PM me.

I decided on Dr. Snyder and just had surgery on the 5th. He was very thorough and uses only the best anestesialogist 5 out of 50 that are available. Amanda, their nutritionist, was by my side nearly the whole time pre and post op. I was able to schdeul my surgery wihtin on eweek of getting all my preop exames done and I am so happy I chose him he is also a center of excellence and received doctor of the year in 2005. Hoep that helps Julie Julesbutterfly

I picked Dr. Snyder because I felt he had the best team, educational classes, and support groups. He has a ton of experience and a great understanding of what will increase your success. He is an amazing person and he has a great group of people working with him. Have you gone to one of his seminars???? If not maybe that would be helpful in making your decision. I'm not sure if this helped at all, but if you have any other question feel free to send me a message! Morgan

Hands down, Dr Snyder.