Dr. Spivak- Houston, TX

kitty1154 · February 24, 2006

I have called evry doctor in the book trying to get the lap band,that will take medicaid .they all say they don't take it.

Ms. Vicki · February 24, 2006

I went to his seminar on Feb 10, they sent application for insurance approval on Feb 14, I was approved on Feb 20 (less than 1 week!) and I had my Pre-ops on Feb 21. My surgery is scheduled for Feb 27. I am so excited I can hardly stand it! I am SO looking forward to finally taking control of my body! Dr. Spivak is wonderful and very compassionate. I have absolutely no fears. I look forward to sharing my journey with all of you "bandsters". Wish me luck!

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Sorority ChiK · February 24, 2006

I went to his seminar on Feb 10, they sent application for insurance approval on Feb 14, I was approved on Feb 20 (less than 1 week!) and I had my Pre-ops on Feb 21. My surgery is scheduled for Feb 27. I am so excited I can hardly stand it! I am SO looking forward to finally taking control of my body! Dr. Spivak is wonderful and very compassionate. I have absolutely no fears. I look forward to sharing my journey with all of you "bandsters". Wish me luck!
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Good Luck even though I know it will turn our greeeaaat (in my tony the tiger voice)!

Txblue_eyedqt · February 24, 2006

Dr. Spivak was my doctor as well...he is AWESOME!!! Even when you come home he will give you his cell number so you can call him if you need anything!! I had to use the number the first night i got home, the medicine made me sick and of course being freshly banded it scared me....

He is a great doctor, i am very satisfied and happy I chose him.

Beckyf46 · February 24, 2006

I seen Dr. Spivak 2-22-06 and I thought him and his staff was wonderful.

Then the next day I visited with my primary care doctor and she told me that she would support me as long as I am willing to live with the side effects or complications of the band. She takes care of some people after having the band for years and they are having complications. So I decided to take the decision to wait and think this through. Was going to have banding on March 20 and decided to research a little more.

lctexas · October 26, 2007

Hello to all Dr Spivak patients. As I am one. I do not know if you know this yet or not but Dr Spivak is having a ball for all of his patients. And I just want to make sure everyone that is Dr Spivak patient knows about this. Wanda Chase the director of the group sent the people in the online group that are signed up off his website this email.// Those of you who are planning to attend the Ball, we need to have at least 70 patients attend. There is only 3 weeks until the dead line so get your applications printed and sent to the PO BOX and if you are not participating in the contest, which everyone should regardless,) please send me your RSVP at spivakbandmd@yahoo.com as soon as you are able, I need to add your names to the guest list. __________________

Banded on April 2ND 2007 By Dr. Spivak Stacey

antiquejunckie · September 8, 2008

Which insurance (name of insurance)did you have Roxanne?

Was it HMO or PPO?

Have you lost much weight?

Best wishes.

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I am very excited...I first met Dr. Spivak at a Semiar on Feb. 4th, he is a wonderful kind man. I was approved by my insurance on Feb. 14th...and have a surgery date for Feb. 27th!!!!

I can't wait!!

Dena

kacee · December 12, 2008

He banded me a year and a half ago and I have surpassed ALL my possible dreams of success. He said "Get down to 160"....I thought..."I'll show YOU...I'll get down to 150!!!" and now I am 135, feeling fantastic....LOOKING fantastic....my life has totally started over for me. I could not be happier or more satisfied. I TOTALLY recommend him.