I'm in the final stages of choosing a doctor. I've read lots of good stuff about Dr. Adam Smith, DO, in FW/Hurst and Dr. Jayaseelan in Dallas. Does anyone have anything negative I should know about either of these guys? Or feel really strongly that I should pick one over the other? Thanks for your feedback.

Also, if there are any Waco people on here who want to get together, let me know.

Martha in Waco

Martha,

I'm using Dr. Adam Smith in Ft. Worth. He and his staff have been extremely helpful and supportive. I read and researched a lot of the doctors in the area. I went to the info seminar that he gave in Hurst and really liked what he had to say. He didn't sugar coat anything and he himself has been banded. That also helped with my decision because I know that he understands what it's like to be obese.

Everyone in the office that I have dealt with has been super nice and very supportive. They have responded quickly to emails and phone calls. The nurse that I saw on my first consultation with Dr. Smith had very good things to say about him and she knew him before he was banded.

Good luck with your decision.

Audra

I haven't heard anything negative about either one.

I was banded by Dr. Jay on January 19, 2006 and I must say that I would highly recommed him because he was very thorough and he answered all my questions. His office staff is wonderful and they have to been banded so they can relate to what we go through as we experience this ourselves.. I got right in and didn't have any problems with insurance as a matter of fact medicaid paid for my lapband and all I have to pay is the 2000.00 program fee and I am paying that out until I can get financing so Dr. Jay' s office is there for you and to help you start a new life ... I think he is the best and I would highly recommend him to anyone who is thinking about having this surgery ..

My dr. was adam smith. and after my surgery I became ill. I called him and he was in Houston at the time. He told me to go to the hospital and that he would call them. Then late that afternoon he come walking in. He had come back from Houston and still took the time to come and check on me. He said he likes taking care of his own. I am really pleased with Dr. Smith and his staff.

As for me I had my band surgery on May 12,2005 and I have now lost a hundred and five pounds....

Dr. Jay has many raves from his LB patients. He was named in D magazines top docs, and has been a thriving suregeon in Dallas for about 10 years.

I don't know about Dr. Smith. It sounds like people here have had good experiences with him.

I honestly would go with proximity since they both seem to have good reps.

If we are voting, My vote goes to Dr Jay! He is a great guy and think we would be friends even if I was not his patient. He is funny and down to earth and, even though he's thin, he seems to understand this fat girl's problems.

His staff always talks with me and helps me calm down when in a panic. Many of them have been banded and they can relate since they were once there. He has a brand new office at Medical City and it is huge! I got my fill using the flouro and he talked me all the way through. No question is too silly or strange.

Dr Jay will get my vote anytinme!