Larissa

I had Dr. Spiegel do my surgery in June and the reason that I went with him was because he is considered one of the "best" in Houston. But after my surgery, I felt the after care left a lot to be desired. So when it came time for my husband to have the surgery this past Wednesday, we went with Dr. Spivak. I can honestly say that I think Dr. Spivak seems to me to have a much better bedside manner and gave my husband pain killers on the day he left the surgicenter where as I had to beg for them one week after the surgery in Dr. Spiegel's office after I was still having intense gas pain. For me, if I had to do it over again, I would probably pick Dr. Spivak. With all that said, I think it is a personal decision. From where I stand now, after having my band for 6 weeks now - I can honestly say that I am not sure it really matters which doctor I would have chosen now - as I will probably not see Dr. Spiegel that much again, and my husband will probably not see Dr. Spivak again. (Simply because it seems to me to be quicker to get in for a fill when you go with the techs than with the doctor himself.) They are both seem to be very competent. And one last thought, as my husband and I were both self-pay - it sure does help that my husband has free fills for a year because Spivak patients get them for free, whereas Dr. Spiegel only gives you the first fill for free.