Hi Everyone!

I'm not really new to this site I've been lurking in the background but this is my first post.

I'm writing this because I am confused on what to do and just need advice from people other than my friends and family. I was actually scheduled to have my sleeve done by Dr. Speigal on Feb. 3rd. I did my research in the beginning and was actually referred to him by 3 different people. But it seems like since I have scheduled the surgery I have heard so many horror stories about him. So I've started looking into other doctors but I'm just ready to have this surgery and on to a healthier life.

So I was just wondering if anyone has had surgery by Dr. Speigal and how was your experience? Would you reccomend him or not? Any advice would be great...thanks!

OMG! You will love Dr. Turnquest! He has been phenomenal and he is very well respected. Maybe our paths will cross in his office one day! I think I have an appointment March 26!

I do LOVE him he's so nice and personable! I'm scheduled for the 22nd and I have to see him a week after that. Ok, just wondering...did he put you on a liquid diet before the surgery? Because he told me I didn't need to go on one but every other Doctor told me at least 10 days of liquids pre-op. I just found the a little odd so please let me know if that's normal?

I didn't have a pre-op (or post-op) liquid diet. My surgeon (well, all the doctors/surgeons in my clinic) is not a fan of liquid diets, in nearly any context. (Also, I know may people allude to fatty liver and shrinking it and all that -- but it in fact takes much longer than a week or two to shrink an actual fatty liver.) I hypothesize that it's actually more to do with compliance and patient readiness than physical reasons. But this is all just my opinion and I am not a doctor.

Hi, McKee! I am having the sleeve done by Dr Wilkenfeld on the 13th. How are you enjoying your experience? I'm going from a band to sleeve revision, and I'm actually more nervous about this than I was with the band.

Good luck with your sleeve process!

Hi I am just actually beginning my process I am one month down of the 6 mos my insurance requires, however I am in the Houston area as well and I also have heard bad reviews of this doctor...I am using Texas Gastric Banding in the Woodlands Dr. Wilkenfled but having trouble finding a place to work with my availablity for the nutritionist appts...True Results is very limited on their times and I am scared to use my pcp because of the specific documentation.

Hi Gloucester,

It's been a while since I made that post...I actually ended up changing to Dr.Balette in the The Woodlands he is part of the Surgrical group of the woodlands.

I just wasn't getting what I expected from the staff at Wilkenfeld. Wish you the best and good luck with your revision.

Small world! I had lapband w/Dr. Balette and I LOVE Cheryl. I moved to Wilkenfeld, though, because Balette couldn't do Barium fills in his office. I loved him as a doctor, though - so good luck to you! (Okay, okay...plus Balette is a cutie, so that's a plus!)

Hi Gloucester,

It's been a while since I made that post...I actually ended up changing to Dr.Balette in the The Woodlands he is part of the Surgrical group of the woodlands.

I just wasn't getting what I expected from the staff at Wilkenfeld. Wish you the best and good luck with your revision.

Small world! I had lapband w/Dr. Balette and I LOVE Cheryl. I moved to Wilkenfeld' date=' though, because Balette couldn't do Barium fills in his office. I loved him as a doctor, though - so good luck to you! (Okay, okay...plus Balette is a cutie, so that's a plus!)

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I use Dr. Wilkenfeld also. I am going to discuss revision to sleeve with him Monday. If you dont mind me asking what was the cost of your revision? I am self pay as my insurance doesnt cover WLS.

Good choice, that's my doctor!

Hi everyone thanks for the advice...I just wanted to give an update. I decided to go with Dr. Turnquest and I'll be sleeved on March 22nd! I'm excited and nervous at the same time. Thank you all for taking the time to respond!

My nutritionist is Emily Banes at Houston Northwest Medical Center on 1960. She is really good! Give her a try.

Hi I am just actually beginning my process I am one month down of the 6 mos my insurance requires, however I am in the Houston area as well and I also have heard bad reviews of this doctor...I am using Texas Gastric Banding in the Woodlands Dr. Wilkenfled but having trouble finding a place to work with my availablity for the nutritionist appts...True Results is very limited on their times and I am scared to use my pcp because of the specific documentation.

I'm using Dr. Turnquest and am being sleeved the 19th at NW! I'm super excited! Been jumping through insurance "hoops" for TWO years!

I'm using Dr. Turnquest and am being sleeved the 19th at NW! I'm super excited! Been jumping through insurance "hoops" for TWO years!

He really is a good doctor! You'll do great!

Hi everyone my name is McKenna. I have gone to UT Physicians off 610 S. In Bellaire for my surgery. Dr. Eric Wilson did my first one, Dr. Todd Wilson will be doing my second one which will be my revision to the sleeve.

To the person who started this post I have heard of Dr. Spiegel And I have done sided I would never go to him based on other reasons you can inbox me later If you wish on this topic.

I chose UT physicians because they are a center of excellence. Through any of my processes I have not had a bad experience whatsoever. I would like to go through this thread and read all earlier conversations but I have not at this time. I also look forward to meeting with anybody in any groups that you guys have thank you

Hi I am just actually beginning my process I am one month down of the 6 mos my insurance requires' date=' however I am in the Houston area as well and I also have heard bad reviews of this doctor...I am using Texas Gastric Banding in the Woodlands Dr. Wilkenfled but having trouble finding a place to work with my availablity for the nutritionist appts...True Results is very limited on their times and I am scared to use my pcp because of the specific documentation.[/quote']

MSG me I would like to give you some information

Anyone in the Pasadena area?