"I went to a seminar offered by Dr. Snyder and his group. I felt very comfortable with the information presented and felt that I would like to use him as my surgeon. He covered the surgery, complications, aftercare and answered many questions from the audience. He comes highly recommended. I had heard that he responds quickly to any questions sent to him by Email. I had a question and sure enough, he responded in a day or two. His office staff will also reply promptly. I was disappointed when I called to make my first appointment. My appointment is in June, 6 months away. I hope that the appointment may be moved up if there are any cancellations. I have also talked with someone who used Dr. Snyder and they really had nice things to say about him. I look forward to meeting with him, hopefully before June. He has also arranged for a support group every other Thursday and I will attend my first one on Jan 23. July 21,2004 Well, it has been a while since I added anything to this. I just have to say what a great doctor Dr Snyder is! I am going to try for approval and have set up an appointment on August 4th. Since my insurance paid for another employees lap band procedure, I am just going to see what happens to me. Dr Snyder is so encouraging and really cares about the after care of his patients. He is arranging for support groups all over the city and all different days. I feel the support group is one of the most important part of the success of this surgery. So, I will see what happens next.
August 2004 Well, how things change. I will be looking for a new surgeon. Since Dr. Snyder has moved to Rose Medical Center, he will no longer do WLS on someone who refuses to accept blood, if needed. Rose Medical Center does not want the risk on an elective surgery. I would argue that line of thinking, but I won't. I am one of Jehovah's Witnesses and will not use blood. I went to my consultation and was so shocked when he told me he could not do my surgery. I have been planning on using him for about 1 1/2 years. I have had my insurance as a brick wall, until now. Dr. Snyder said he could recommend another doctor, so I will look into that. That is the way somethings go. Dr. Snyder called Dr. Pettine and they called me. I have just sent all my paper work and will be waiting for an appointment. I read several reviews on him and he seems to have a great medical reputation. I am excited to meet him and get things moving. Two years is way too long!!!"
