I was banded by him on March 20, 2012. So far so good!

Me! Banded May 15 2012

I was banded June 12 th. How are you both coming along? Any advice for a newbie?

I am doing good so far. No fills yet but I lost 25 lbs. O am not sure how I feel about the Dr. Everytime I talk to him he tries to het me to buy shakes that he is selling. When I say I hungry he says " Do the 90 challenge and buy the shakes." if I wanted to do that I would have done slimfast and saved 14000 dollars. I want a fill

He was my surgeon and the best thing I ever did was to change Drs! Someone called him "transactional" which fits him perfectly. I never got a caring vibe from him- except at the first appointment! After that he was always flip & condescending. I felt like it was all about the money!! The staff made it so easy to get approval- plus I did really like everyone on staff but one woman. However he could NEVER get a handle on my band. It was always too loose or too tight and he made me feel like it was my fault! My new surgeon is the opposite of simpson & I am soooo happy I changed! For the 1st time I am actually losing weight & feel happy with the band. Im sure there are many people who are happy with him but I was NOT one of them!

Jrae what doctor did you go to I thought nobody else would take you, I really don't like Dr.Simpson either but don't know where to go

That happened to me too! I live in the east valley & called around but he has an agreement with the main east valley providers not to take each others patients! I bawled like a baby when I found that out. The thought of seeing Simpson again made me sick! Luckily I shared this with my ob-gyn Dr Gomez, & he recommended David Johnson from Salt River Surgeons. I LOVE dr Johnson! He is the opposite of Simpson. His staff is great & his office is new & nice! It was not a problem to switch at all & the best thing I ever did! 3 years out & I am finally losing weight again. If east valley won't work for you I've heard dr black stone is good too but think she's Scottsdale. Keep me posted on what happens! Good luck.

I am doing good so far. No fills yet but I lost 25 lbs. O am not sure how I feel about the Dr. Everytime I talk to him he tries to het me to buy shakes that he is selling. When I say I hungry he says " Do the 90 challenge and buy the shakes." if I wanted to do that I would have done slimfast and saved 14000 dollars. I want a fill

We are happy to give you a fill if you want one. In terms of the challenge- it is a way to get away from some of the things that you eat currently and on to something new. Please call or email us and let me know

I am sorry you had a bad experience with us. We do not have an agreement with other providers about taking other patients - at least not that I know if. Glad you like Dr. Johnson. Glad you found a good spot with your band - and someone who will take care of you. The band is an adjustable piece, and the body changes, as does the band- as to habits and lifestyles. But eventually we get to a sweet spot-- I am sorry if i offended you.