If you are ready to make a positive change and kickstart a major weight loss program with the help of the LAP-BAND® procedure, the first and most important step is choosing your surgeon.
With several providers out there, it can be difficult to choose the right surgeon. You’ll need to look at a variety of factors as you weigh different surgeons, including level of service, personalization, bedside manner, background and training, results, follow-up programs, and affordability. But perhaps the most important consideration in your decision is experience.
As LAP-BAND® continues to gain media attention, major cities like Denver, Colorado are seeing a rise in weight loss surgery providers. But patients should be thorough in their search, paying special attention to details like years in practice and number of LAP-BAND® surgeries performed. Here are a few suggestions to help you evaluate a surgeon’s level of experience:
- Ask the doctor to provide you with patient testimonials and profiles of recent LAP-BAND® success stories.
- Don’t just accept a list of potential LAP-BAND® risks; ask your surgeon to give you real-life examples of how setbacks or complications have been handled in the practice in the past.
- Ask your doctor to give you a comprehensive look at weight loss by discussing alternatives to LAP-BAND® surgery. An experienced, patient-focused doctor will want to match each patient with the optimal weight-loss solution, even if it may not be surgery.
- Don’t hesitate to ask any LAP-BAND® questions you may have and see if the physician and staff provide thorough answers that are indicative of experience.
Finding a LAP-BAND® surgeon with years of experience can help you have a positive, rewarding experience with great results. Find out why so many people choose Dr. Gerald Kirshenbaum as their LAP-BAND® surgeon. To discuss the unique benefits offered at Lap Band Rockies, contact Dr. Kirshenbaum today for an in-depth consultation.
