Hi,

I am interested in getting lap band surgery. Just wanted to know opinions from patients who have had surgery by Dr. Spivak; also any information using the Physicians Surgery Center, Houston, Texas. Thanks.......

ricebird,

I was banded by Dr. Spivak 4-27-07.

He is a very skilled surgeon with a wonderful bedside manner.

His staff is great, too.

I self-paid at $12,900 and that includes 1 year free aftercare and fills.

His staff also has regular support group meetings every Tuesday at his office.

You can't go wrong with Dr. Spivak.

My surgery was at Park Plaza Hospital on a Friday.

Dr. Spivak was afraid I might develope blood clots because of severe dehydration, so he kept me overnight and I had a couple of heperan shots. I've had no problems or complications at all.

Good luck...

I LOVE Dr. Spivak...not only because of his wonderful staff and very pleasant manner, but mostly because of his extensive experience. It allowed me to feel 150% confident in his ability and his pre-op and post op plans, which are quite liberal compared to other doctors. I've heard a lot of complaints lately about Speigal so I'm glad I didn't go with him.

I had surgery at Park Plaze but my first fill was at the Surgery Center....and from what I could tell they were wonderful. Nice, small facility and very professional.

You're definitely on the right track

I was banded by Dr. Spivak on May 2 2007 and everything went fine and is going very good. I have no complaints. He was the first face I saw when I came out of the anestia... and he also came and checked on me before I left. I had my surgery at the Surgery Center because I had no real health issues. You are picking the right doctor:D

Do a search for thread titles (advanced search) with Spivak in them. There are many threads around here about him! Welcome!

Hello to all Dr Spivak patients. As I am one. I do not know if you know this yet or not but Dr Spivak is having a ball for all of his patients. And I just want to make sure everyone that is Dr Spivak patient knows about this. Wanda Chase the director of the group sent the people in the online group that are signed up off his website this email.// Those of you who are planning to attend the Ball, we need to have at least 70 patients attend. There is only 3 weeks until the dead line so get your applications printed and sent to the PO BOX and if you are not participating in the contest, which everyone should regardless,) please send me your RSVP at spivakbandmd@yahoo.com as soon as you are able, I need to add your names to the guest list. __________________

Banded on April 2ND 2007 By Dr. Spivak Stacey

I Was `banded 9-11 By Dr. Spivak, I Think Him And His Staff Are Top Notch, His Staff Was Always Helpful, And Friendly Any Time I Called Just To Ask Questions. I Was Done At Park Plaza.

I was Banded 10/22/07 and I believe Dr. Spivak did a tremendous job. The 1st couple of days you feel pretty beat up, but the meds were very good. They recommended walking around to relieve the pain and gas it helped alot. along with gasX strips.

Hi TerriDoodle. Do you remember how long it was before you were able to remove the bandage strips? Today is day 6 and it is itching like crazy!