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Dr. Felix Spiegel Anyone Used Him?

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Skinnyagain?    0

Skinnyagain?
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I am considering Lap Band Surgery and live in the Houston Area. I attended a seminar given by Dr. Speigel and had a consult with him as well. I am right on the border for being acandidate but want to do this before my weight gets completely out of control. I will be self pay and have been struggling with Mexico vs. US but have decided to stay int the states has anyone had experience with this Dr Spiegel?

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Hi all. This is my first post. I had surgery on January 12th with Dr Spiegel. I am back at work today, January 16th and feeling pretty good. Dr Spiegel has done more than 3000 LapBand procedures and I selected him for his experience, not his bedside manner. His office is disorganized and his staff, while friendly, seem overwhelmed. My pre-op nurse at the Surgery Center used to work for Dr Spivak, and recommends him highly. They are both considered highly experienced and proficient at this surgery. Based on my experience so far, I would use Dr Spiegel again.

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LourdesQO    0

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Hey, I had my surgery with Dr. Spiegel last year. I have lost 85lbs so far. I am very happy with my band. Most of his staff is banded so that is great if you have any questions pre and post op.

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amandakl    0

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Dr. Spiegel is a great doctor and is the most experienced. I paid for my surgery and it is the best 15,000 I have ever spent. I would recommend him to anyone. The lapband is life changing and it is for the best.

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amandakl    0

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I had my surgery by Dr. Spiegel in April 2005, I have lost 90 pounds, I feel great. Dr. Spiegel and his staff are very support and there for you 24 hours. One of his nurses are on call seven days a week, 24 hours a day. I would never go to a doctor that was not experienced. I researched for 2 years along with my husband and Dr. Spiegel was the most experienced. I would never go to another doctor.

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AlisonTexas41    0

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I would recommend a surgeon who is not as busy as Dr. Spiegel. I've heard a lot of good things about Dr. Spivak. Also, type in his name under the search option. Lots of info there!

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amandakl    0

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Dr. Spiegel is the most experienced lapband doctor in the country. He might be busy, but that is because he is the best. I would rather go to a doctor that noses what he is doing, rather than go to a doctor that has only did a hand full of patients. I had my surgery April 7th, 2005, I have lost 90 pounds. I recommend Dr. Spiegel to everyone. In my opion his staff is very nice and understanding, since most of them have the lapband. They may be busy but they always have time for their patients. They are on call 24 hours a day. I love Dr. Spiegel and his staff.

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LuvnChili's    0

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Dr.Spiegel is a full blown surgeon who specialized in transplants for years. He went to doing lap-bands due to more money, greater demand, etc, etc. Being a very sucessful transplant surgeon, I believe he can do well with 'lap-bands', wouldn't you think?

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sallyjo    0

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I used Dr. Speigel and am very happy with him. I am seven weeks out and am down 29 pounds.:rant:

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HAPPY21<3    0

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Hi, how are you? I'm banded by Dr.Spiegel. I chose him because he is the number one weight loss surgeon, he is the best! His confidence was very appealing to me. His after care and his staff is awesome. I personally have no regrets.

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