My current doctor is not supportive in the Lap-Band procedure. I have been qualified by Dr. Speigel and am looking for a primary care doctor that supports my views or I will go self pay.

My insurance is First health.

Any west-siders that can give me their doctors names, would help my search. I pulled a list from my insurance, but its like playing the lottery. Already wasted 1 yr on my current doctor for her to give me the run around. (She's just as big as me).

Feel free to pm me.

Dr. Spiegel's office will help you with that one. I needed cardio clearance and they had several recommendations. Good luck.

If not Spiegel, try calling and asking the doc's nurse their protocol on approving lapbanding. Should get a feel of how helpful they will be.

Good luck.

I had the same situation with my pc. Dr. Spivak referred me to a doctor at Park Plaza hospital and also negotiated a reduced fee because the doctor was not in network. Ask you lap band doctor for a referral so you don't have to hunt and peck.

This doc is great--a big supporter of bariatric surgery, good clinical reputation, and on the west side. Nice person, too.

WEINSTEIN, MD PHILLIP

FAMILY PRACTICE

902 Frostwood Dr Ste 262

Houston, TX 77024

Phone: (713)932-0118

Fax: (713)932-8303

Thanks for the replys I'm going to call and check out the doctors recommended.

My PCP is very nice and supportive of WLS, his name is Jerry Simmons and he is on Hwy 36 in Needville (south of Richmond-Rosenburg on 59). His number is 979-793-7111. Good luck.