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Kim Delamont
"Kim is a WLS patient herself, and has worked with my surgeon for years. She does his nutritional counseling for his new post-ops, and visits you in the hospital to see how you're doing. I find her knowledgeable, personable, and easy to speak to."

Rose Medical Center

"There were a few times that I felt that the nurse "forgot" something, like hooking up my pressure stockings one night, and taking over half an hour to bring a medication during the night (the same nurse).... but all in all, I'd say that this hospital met all my expectations for the type of surgery I had and the preparation I had already done."

Michael A. Snyder
"My first impression of Dr. Snyder is that he passionately wants to help obese people become healthy. That impression never changed. He gives you all the tools you need to be sucessful in his program, right down to employing a registered dietician and a notebook of things to expect, things to do to prepare, a shopping list of things to have on hand for after the surgery, a list of expectations as to what you should be doing after surgery to become healthy, and many more tabs.rnrnThe office staff was very helpful, although I sometimes had trouble getting calls back. I just had to be my own advocate and keep calling and leaving messages, and emailing when the calls didn't work.rnrnI didn't dislike anything at all about him. He is high energy, and sometimes that's a little intimidating to someone who is basically sedentary like me, but I hope that as the weight comes off, my energy levels will go up, too.rnrnHe demands execellence of himself, and he demands it of you, too. Make sure before you have your surgery that you KNOW what you are going into, and the side-effects you could experience because of it. Make sure you follow his eating suggestions BEFORE surgery so that you know how you'll eventually be eating after surgery. LOSE WEIGHT before surgery, it helps him be able to move around in your belly. He does address the risks of the surgery, both physical and emotional, and warns you that there will come a time you'll wonder \"why did I ever do this?\" I told him that time would never come.rnrnHis aftercare program is excellent. There are several different support groups you can attend at the hospital, and he requires visits to his office the week after surgery, then 3 weeks post-op, then 6 weeks post-op, and then again at 3, 6, 9, and 12 months, and thereafter once a year. At the first 3 appointments, you also attend nutritional classes so you know what you can be eating and how to transition to the next steps.rnrnI would rate Dr. Snyder a 10, extremely competent, enthusiastic, personable, helpful (he even gives you his personal pager number in case you panic or have problems). And his bedside manner is great, along with his surgical competence.... both are wonderful!"

Jessica Crandall,RD
"Jessica is very knowledgeable about obesity surgery and the nutritional needs of the WLS patient, both pre-and-post-op. She helped me figure out a diet plan months prior to surgery, and as a result I lost nearly 30 pounds. She had some very good recommendations about websites and reading material that I blew off at first, but after finally taking the time to check them out, found that they were wonderful places and books... I highly recommend Jessica."

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About Me
Denver, CO
Location
26.0
BMI
RNY
Surgery
03/02/2009
Surgery Date
Sep 01, 2008
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