Stefan M. Pettine Bariatric Surgeon M.D.

I had my surgery in 2004... it's been 10 years, WOW. I did loose 120lbs and I felt absolutely wonderful. I went from 286 down to 170. It took me a year, but I felt great... I loved being thin!! Dr. Pettine was absolutely wonderful to me.. great bed side manner, great sense of humor, great people skills, he knows how to get to the heart of the matter and he asks good questions. All of my family that met him were very impressed with him. He had a wealth of knowledge and he was more than willing to talk with anyone and answer all of your questions. My first consultation with him, I believe, was about 2 hours long and he really didn't seem to mind. I was very impressed with that fact.. he was a doctor who was willing to take the time with you. I believe that was the most impressive fact of all about him. I would recommend him to ANYONE as a doctor and a surgeon. I had to drop my doctors care shortly after my surgery because I lost my job and my insurance. I couldn't afford to go back to him on a regular basis... I felt bad about that cause now I could really use the support. I have put back on 45lbs and I can't seem to take it off again. He said that my weight loss was unusual for GBS and that putting on weight after loosing so much is normal... but it doesn't feel normal. He is very supportive and gave me good tips to refocus me again. I still want to loose that 45lbs again... But, Thank You Doctor Pettine... You are Awesome and I still think about you often even though I am 250 miles away from Fort Collins. I am trying to get reconnected. I am sooooo very glad I had you for a GBS doctor instead of other doctors in your practice... You were the BEST!!! I hope to see you again soon. Thank You for the follow up visit about a year or so ago. I remember the Calendar.. 2007... I think?...

I had my surgery in 2004... it's been 10 years, WOW. I did loose 120lbs and I felt absolutely wonderful. I went from 286 down to 170. It took me a year, but I felt great... I loved being thin!! Dr. Pettine was absolutely wonderful to me.. great bed side manner, great sense of humor, great people skills, he knows how to get to the heart of the matter and he asks good questions. All of my family that met him were very impressed with him. He had a wealth of knowledge and he was more than willing to talk with anyone and answer all of your questions. My first consultation with him, I believe, was about 2 hours long and he really didn't seem to mind. I was very impressed with that fact.. he was a doctor who was willing to take the time with you. I believe that was the most impressive fact of all about him. I would recommend him to ANYONE as a doctor and a surgeon. I had to drop my doctors care shortly after my surgery because I lost my job and my insurance. I couldn't afford to go back to him on a regular basis... I felt bad about that cause now I could really use the support. I have put back on 45lbs and I can't seem to take it off again. He said that my weight loss was unusual for GBS and that putting on weight after loosing so much is normal... but it doesn't feel normal. He is very supportive and gave me good tips to refocus me again. I still want to loose that 45lbs again... But, Thank You Doctor Pettine... You are Awesome and I still think about you often even though I am 250 miles away from Fort Collins. I am trying to get reconnected. I am sooooo very glad I had you for a GBS doctor instead of other doctors in your practice... You were the BEST!!! I hope to see you again soon. Thank You for the follow up visit about a year or so ago. I remember the Calendar.. 2007... I think?...

He spends time, he listens, he has great advice, he is realistic, he is encouraging, he is funny. The support staff is great, and everyone is encouraging and a cheerleader.

He was my doctor for the first surgery. I loved him and I need help again.

Dr.Pettine was very nice and informative. He made me feel at ease with my decision and I felt confident that I am in good hands. His office staff was very nice and the furniture was comfy. They have a structured weight loss program with seminars, support groups, bariatric navigators ( Michelle carpenter is great). I have not had surgery yet but right now I would rate my overall experience at a 9.... I am totally excited about my surgery date Jan. 10th 2011...

After surgery--------

I had my surgery Gastric Bypass RNY on Jan. 10, 2011.. I have to say that I have the best Bariatric doctor in the world. Dr. Pettine is the nicest man and he really cares. On a scale from 1-10 I would rate him at 100.. I recommend my doctor to everyone. My husband is also having the same surgery and DR. Pettine. He likes him alot and loved the way he treats me. Poudre Valley Hopital is very nice and the Nurses here are great. Rik, Stevie, Melissa, Lindsey, Angela, Norma, Marge and all the rest of the Nursing Staff I am so grateful for you all. You all care and thats what makes a great Nurse, Nurse Aide and Doctor.. I love you all and you will each hold a special place in my heart for the rest of my life... Thank you.. — Sabrina Moreno

Dr Pettine, is a awesome surgeon and a wonderful caring person, I had some major complications and even though after my surgery he left town because he was off for a few days when he got the message about me he came right back to take care of me. He will explain everything in a way you can understand, he is so uplifting and makes you feel so positive about the whole process. I had a G-Tube when i went home it was over the Christmas holiday he made light of it and made me smile, he made sure that I was to call him and not the hospital if i was not feeling good, he had me go for a weekly checkup for 6 weeks. I can not say enough good things about him or their practice. His bedside manner was the best, he saw me 2 times a day, the day before my surgery we went over the risks, and both of us never expected that I would have the complications I did, he was there for me, and he still is very caring and always concerned. He makes it a very strong point about aftercare and keeping appointments, if you feel as if something is not right call them ASAP, the nurses in his office will call you back. The only neg. thing i have to say is that what ever went wrong with me was not really talked about to me or why it went wrong, I would of liked myself and family to have had more info. on that issue.

My first consult with Dr.Pettine went quite well. He seemed to be confident, was truthful about what to expect, warned me about the risks.rnrnThe staff were all friendly and professionalrnrnHe did stress that this operation is just a tool for weight loss and has a stuctured aftercare planrnrnOverall as of now I would rate him as surgically competent and a friendly bedside manner which to me bedside manner is a mustrnI may be fat but Still Human !!!rnrnSo as of now I feel I have chosen the right Doctor and Procedure for me.

Dr. Pettine was gracious, professional, witty, and knowledgable fromthe very beginning of this whole process. My husband and son went with me to the initial consult. Dr. Pettine was patient with all our questions and answered them honestly and thoroughly. I was convinced when I left his office, that I had found the right doctor and support staff for this life-changing surgery. Surgery was set for 6 weeks out, during which time I had all the normal pre-op evaluations connected with this surgery. August 31, 2007 was the magic day. Dr. Pettine entered the pre-op room with a smile on his face and a positive attitude. After he left, the anesthesiologist and nurses entered the room and did their work to prepare me for surgery. I chose to have prayer before surgery and the entire room prayed with us! It was very cool - I knew I was in good hands. After surgery I was treated like a queen at PVH. All the staff there took care of my every need, worry, and concern. Dr. Pettine checked on me morning and night and sent me home after 48 hours to my new life. His office called me the next day to check on me, Becky called a couple of times during the next 4 weeks, follow-up appts were as efficient, friendly and full of great advice as the pre-op stage. I can't thank you all enough for the part you had in giving me the tools to be successful.

I have to say that I have never had such a good working relationship with a doctor before, let alone a surgeon. Dr. Pettine was a consumate professional. But one with a real heart for the work he is doing. rnrnHe made sure I was well educated about the rsisks vs the benefits of surgery. He followed up, as did his staff.rnrnI felt valued both as a patient and as a person.rnrnDr. Pettine, I want you to know that you have changed my life for the better!rnrnI am engaged to a wonderful man, and am looking forward to a lifetime with him. This would never have happened if I still weighed 300 pounds.rnrnI have maintained my weight loss now for almost 4 years, and it's because of what you taught me about food, and how my body uses it.rnrnThank you, thank you, THANK YOU!rnrnDorothy Cronin

My first impression on Dr. Pettine, was that he really cared! He was very informative and caring.rnOver time my impression of him just got better and better.rnHis office staff was excellent.rnThere is nothing negative I can say about him!rnHe changed my life and really cared while doing it!rnAfter care is a big deal!rnHe was very informative and truthful about the risks and the side effects.Some of the information scared me, but I made a choice based on all the information!rnOverall I would have Dr. Pettine do my surgery again!rnWith Dr. Pettine you get both beside manners and surgical competence. Now a days there is no excuse for bad bed side manners!!!!!