Hi All!

I've been browsing around all morning and finally decided to join and introduce myself. I'm 19 years old and have been considering lap-band surgery for a few months now. I will be attending my first general information meeting in two days with Dr. Spiegel in Houston.

Everything I've seen thus far has been very encouraging! Really, you all are an inspiration! I'm looking forward to sharing my experience and learning from everyone else's!

~Arria~

Welcome. I had my surgery by Dr. Spiegel. He is a great surgeon, but not much on follow-up. We get all our fills at the surgicenter so it isn't really an issue.

Good luck on your journey.

Hi Arria,

Welcome to LBT! We are so glad you decided to join us. If you have any questions, just give us a holler. We are all here to help and support one another.

Spiegel did my surgery and I am 100% satisfied with everything he and his office staff have done for me. Spiegel is a "rock star" these days, so if you're looking for a surgeon to hold your hand and offer the finest bedside manner, go find yourself some newbie doctor just learning how to perform LB surgery. Or, stick with Spiegel and know that he has perfected his technique and has performed over 5,000 surgeries.

Best of luck to you as you enter bandland; no finer place I know of.

I've gotta chime in and say that I am 100% happy with Dr. Spiegel and his staff. My husband and I were both banded on Dec 5th by Dr. Spiegel at the brand-new University General Hospital. So far I've lost about 10lbs, and my husband is down 20lbs. We have not had any fill yet, should be doing that this week. I'll be glad to answer any questions or concerns you have about the procedure. I'm still a newbie to being banded, but I can already tell you it's the best thing I've ever done for myself.

Welcome to LBT! Glad you decided to post with us! Good luck and let us know what you decide to do!

Arria,

Congratulations on taking the first step to being banded. You will love your band.

I'm very glad to hear that Dr. Spiegel has a great approval rate! Thanks for all your replies

~Arria~

Welcome from a fellow Houstonian!! Let us know if you have any questions...

oh-i'm so glad that you're taking initiative on your body now and not later! i so wish that i would have started this journey years ago! i know that 32 isn't 'old', but wow-if i could have opened my eyes and started back then-who knows-i could be a healthy hottie now! good luck to you and your journey and keep us posted!

courtney

Best of luck to you! I used Dr. Spivak in Houston. I would seriously research whatever Dr. you choose. This is a very important decision and the wrong Dr. can make for not so great results.

I wish you all the best in your journey.